Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society Limited

Reference number: 139855

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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

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.

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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 (2)
  • +14165979200
  • 020 1000 000
Fake email addresses (3)
  • dubai@sanfordsmithinvestments.com
  • info@sanfordsmithinvestments.com
  • london@sanfordsmithinvestments.com
Fake websites (1)
  • sanfordsmithinvestments.com
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

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

Limits on what they may do

  • Activities only in respect of long term insurance.
    The firm may only carry on listed activities in respect of the investments specified for the purpose of its long term insurance business.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Independent Druids Friendly Society
  • Sheffield Equalized Independent Druids Friendly Society
  • Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society Limited (FRN 139855) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society a scam or clone?
Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society 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 Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society's FRN is 139855. You can verify it on the FCA register.