Proto Tools

Reference number: 717372

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Authorised by the FCA

Proto Tools 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01665 720062

  • Verified address

    2 King Street, Links Lets Office, Behind OneCoffee1, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XP, United Kingdom

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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)

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 Proto Tools FCA authorised?
Yes, Proto Tools (FRN 717372) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Proto Tools?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Proto Tools handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Proto Tools to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Proto Tools a scam or clone?
Proto Tools 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 Proto Tools's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Proto Tools's FRN is 717372. You can verify it on the FCA register.