Ofriscate Limited

Reference number: 742462

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm 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
  • Mays Elite Finance
  • Mays Pawnbrokers & Jewellers

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01342508
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 December 1977 (48 years old)
Registered office
40 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PQ, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)
  • Other credit granting not elsewhere classified (SIC 64929)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas Withington Director Jul 1979 8 May 2013
Beverley Gail Withington Director Nov 1949 Not published
Kenneth Harry Withington Director Apr 1947 Not published
Beverley Gail Withington Secretary Not published 2 Apr 1996

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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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ofriscate Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ofriscate Limited (FRN 742462) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ofriscate?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Ofriscate handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Ofriscate to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ofriscate a scam or clone?
Ofriscate 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 Ofriscate's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ofriscate's FRN is 742462. You can verify it on the FCA register.