John O'Hara

Reference number: 742221

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

John O'Hara is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as 5 other names
  • Amaze Media
  • Instant Lolly
  • instantlolly.co.uk
  • lendersdirect.co.uk
  • whatlender.co.uk

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (5)
  • 01865 522540
  • 01865 600436
  • 01865 600579
  • 01865 600684
  • 07459 187275
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 6 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • blueprintloans.co.uk
  • Compare Loans Online
  • Compare Loans Today
  • Lenders Direct
  • Loans Online Today
  • Sensible Money

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is John O'Hara FCA authorised?
Yes, John O'Hara (FRN 742221) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with John O'Hara?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how John O'Hara handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about John O'Hara to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is John O'Hara a scam or clone?
John O'Hara is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is John O'Hara's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
John O'Hara's FRN is 742221. You can verify it on the FCA register.