Internet scams particularly in the financial sector, have plateaued out. There are still individuals though that attempt to deceive and exploit our clients, who contact and solicit them, purporting to act as representatives of Kinesis Asset. Please exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any unexpected communication claiming to be from us. Here is what to remember:
Your security is our utmost priority and we appreciate your diligence in helping us maintain a safe environment for our clients and investors. Be vigilant as we will never request personal information from you through unsolicited calls or emails or letters, but only through our official communication channels
We have become aware that fraudsters are targeting members of public with scam emails that appear to come from Kinesis Asset, using fake Kinesis Asset email addresses and the names of genuine Kinesis Asset staff. Most of these scams promote fake investments in bonds or other financial products and come to members of the public after they have searched for investment opportunities online using investment comparison websites, some of which have also been shown to be fake. Exercise caution when dealing with email attachments from these domains as they may harbour malicious software, commonly known as malware, and should therefore not be opened. Kinesis Asset maintains a proactive stance against online fraud and collaborates closely with its IT Security Team, law enforcement agencies, and industry bodies to identify and take down known fraudulent domains on the internet. However, fraudsters are adept at exploiting vulnerabilities including the use of misspelled variations of our official domains and email addresses to disseminate scams. We take this very seriously and take action on every website we find claiming to be us. So far, in 2023, we’ve identified 43 websites that we’ve taken down or are in the process of doing so.
When it comes to money scams, there’s nothing fraudsters won’t try. They have numerous methods for trying to get their hands on our cash. One that is becoming increasingly common is the fake or cloned websites. These appear to be legitimate and may even have a web address that is very similar to a well-known site, such as the one operated by your bank or financial advisor. On closer inspection; however, the differences can be spotted, which is why it is so important to remain vigilant – especially when you see links included. Please double-check the URL to confirm its authenticity and be cautious of included links. We have been made aware of a clone website using the Kinesis Asset background. We have discussed the issue with our cybersecurity team and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), they took the necessary actions to remove it.
The criminals’ biggest challenge is getting people to click through to their fake sites, and they do this in one of the following two ways:
The email might say, for example, there has been an unauthorised activity on your account and you need to log into the company’s website – via a link in the message – to check that everything is ok. The link takes you to a website that looks genuine, but is in fact a front that allows the criminals to harvest your log-in and account details.
Be careful and never share sensitive personal information such as passwords or financial details through unfamiliar channels.
Getting their cloned sites at the top of Google rankings. This can involve the fraudsters paying to ensure that their site appears at or near the top of Google’s rankings for certain web searches.
There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid this type of cons.
We have become aware that of a threat known as recovery scams, where fraudsters contact victims posing as representatives of a fictitious law firm. These scammers claim to offer assistance in recovering losses incurred through previous investments. For providing this type of assistance, they require an upfront fee to be paid. Be cautious if you receive unsolicited emails, calls, text messages, or letters. Legitimate law firms do NOT operate in this manner. Always verify the identity of this individual contacting and refrain from sharing any personal or financial information. NEVER engage in such type of communication and DO NOT SEND ANY MONIES OUT.
It’s important to know that money scams can happen to everyone, and not to be embarrassed about reporting it. You should report the scam
to your bank before you do anything else. If the scam is still in progress, or you think you might be in immediate danger, you should also
contact the police.
If you believe you have been sent a fake link purporting to be an Kinesis Asset website, please contact info@kinesisasset.com.
If you have been scammed, defrauded, or experienced cybercrime, please report it using the below national reporting channels:
If you encounter any suspicious fraudulent activity or if you have already been targeted, please do not hesitate to report it to us immediately
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