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German Regulator Issues Warning About Pepperstone Clone
Abstract：The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) of Germany has issued a cautionary alert to consumers regarding a website named Pepperstone. VIP.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) of Germany has issued a cautionary alert to consumers regarding a website named Pepperstone. VIP.
BaFin has received reports indicating that financial and investment services are being offered on this platform without the requisite authorization. It's important to note that Pepperstone GmbH, a licensed securities institution, is not associated with this website. This situation represents a case of identity theft.
Instances like these often involve unauthorized entities attempting to deceive individuals by utilizing the details—such as logos, names, and addresses—of legitimate, licensed companies. However, these unauthorized entities, commonly referred to as clones, have no affiliation with the authorized businesses.
In Germany, any entity offering financial or investment services must possess authorization from BaFin. Nevertheless, there are instances where companies operate without the necessary authorization.
This alert from BaFin is in accordance with section 37(4) of the German Banking Act, providing consumers with crucial information to safeguard against potential financial risks.
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