Scam Awareness

Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated and widespread. Anyone can be targeted, and fraudsters often impersonate trusted organisations to gain your confidence. We want to help you stay safe by understanding how scams work and how to spot them early.

Criminals may attempt to impersonate us, but Featherstone Partners will never:

Cold call or send unsolicited emails
Ask you to transfer money to a new or unknown account without verification
Request your passwords, PINs or full security details
Pressure you into making immediate decisions
Ask you to keep transactions confidential

If we do contact people online, we will only ever do so using the domain featherstonepartners.co.uk.

If you are unsure contact us directly using the details on our official website.

Stay Safe from Scams

The best protection is simple:

Stop. Check. Protect.

🔴 STOP

Taking a moment to pause could prevent significant financial loss. Scammers rely on urgency and emotion. Be cautious if:

You are contacted unexpectedly
You’re told to act quickly or secretly
The opportunity feels exciting, urgent, or too good to miss

If something feels off, trust your instincts and pause.

🟠 CHECK

Verify before you proceed.

Before sharing information or transferring money:

Independently verify who you are dealing with
Use official contact details, not those provided in a message
Check the firm on the FCA Firm Checker
Speak to someone you trust

Scammers may appear highly convincing, using real names, branding, and professional materials.

Always double-check, even if the request seems legitimate. Genuine organisations will never pressure you or object to you verifying them.

🟢 PROTECT

Take steps to keep yourself secure.

Never share your passwords, PINs or full security details
Enable extra security on your accounts where possible
Keep your devices and personal information secure

Common Scams to Watch For

Investment Scams

Offers of high or guaranteed returns, often presented as exclusive opportunities.

Impersonation Scams

Fraudsters pretending to be:

Financial advisers
Banks
Regulators (such as the FCA)

They may use real company names, staff details, or cloned websites.

Phishing, Vishing & Smishing

Emails, phone calls or texts designed to capture your personal or financial information.

Purchase & Online Scams

Fake goods or services, often promoted through social media or online marketplaces.

Recovery Scams

Fraudsters targeting previous victims, claiming they can recover lost funds for a fee.

If You Think You’ve Been Scammed

Act quickly:

Stop all contact immediately
Contact your bank or card provider straight away
Change your passwords and security details
Report it to Action Fraud (UK)
Keep records of communications and payments