Wakam

Reference number: 517214

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 3 warnings 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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
BR023088
Company status
Open
Company type
UK establishment of an overseas company
Incorporated
27 November 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
18th & 19th Floors 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG

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)
  • 020 8059 0519
  • 07436 167983
Fake email addresses (13)
  • atcs@coverfast.io
  • claims@cscoverfast.com
  • complaincoverfast@gmail.com
  • complaints@tempdrive.co
  • coverfast2@gmail.com
  • cs@coverfast.co.uk
  • cs@coverfast.io
  • cs@novacover.insure
  • cs@tempdrive.co
  • cs@tempdrive.insure
  • cscoverfast@gmail.com
  • cscoverfastservice@gmail.com
  • support@swiftinsureuk.com
Fake websites (9)
  • coverfast.biz
  • coverfast.co.uk
  • coverfast.io
  • coverfast.org
  • coverfastinsurance.com
  • novacover.insure
  • swiftinsureuk.com
  • tempdrive.co
  • tempdrive.insure
The 3 FCA warnings 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
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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

Track record

What customers have complained about

Previously registered as

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

  • La Parisienne

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 209 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 57% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Insurance 209

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakam FCA authorised?
Yes, Wakam (FRN 517214) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Wakam?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Wakam to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Wakam a scam or clone?
Wakam 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 Wakam's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Wakam's FRN is 517214. You can verify it on the FCA register.