Warning issued against Naperte Designated Activity Company clone
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning about Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE), an unauthorised firm impersonating a legitimate entity. The clone firm is not authorised to provide investment services in Ireland.
Unauthorised entity mimics legitimate business
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a public warning concerning Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE), an entity operating without proper authorisation to provide investment services in Ireland.
This clone firm has unlawfully appropriated the name and specific details of a legitimate, Central Bank-authorised firm, Naperte Designated Activity Company (CBI00131514).
The unauthorised entity is actively attempting to present itself as the genuine firm, thereby seeking to deceive consumers into believing they are engaging with a regulated and trustworthy provider.
The Central Bank explicitly clarifies that there is no association or link between the legitimate authorised firm and this fraudulent clone.
Consumers are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution and verify the authorisation status of any firm offering financial services.
Engaging with an unauthorised firm like Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE) carries significant financial risks, as such entities are not subject to regulatory oversight or investor protection schemes.
Reporting unauthorised activities
The Central Bank of Ireland encourages individuals with information regarding unauthorised firms to contact its reporting line at (01) 224 5800 or report directly via its website.
For comprehensive guidance on protecting against financial scams, the public is advised to visit www.centralbank.ie/financialscams.
This resource provides essential information to help consumers identify and avoid fraudulent schemes.
The warning notice concerning Naperte Designated Activity Company (CLONE) has been issued under the authority of section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining financial market integrity and consumer protection.