JFSC Public Statement: www.barclaysprivateoffshore.com/clientaccess/ (2017-10-20)

Summary

This is a public statement issued by the Jersey Financial Services Commission warning the public about an unauthorised entity fraudulently using the Barclays name. It concerns a website (www.barclaysprivateoffshore.com/clientaccess/) and an associated email address that falsely purport to represent Barclays Bank plc, Jersey Branch and offer deposit-taking services.

• No connection to Barclays: The scam website, email address and the entity behind them have no connection to Barclays Bank plc, Jersey Branch or the Barclays Group.
• Unauthorised deposit-taking: The scam entity has never been registered under the Banking Business (Jersey) Law 1991 and any deposit-taking activity it conducts breaches Article 8 of that Law.
• Fraud warning signs: The JFSC states that documentation it holds shows warning signs that the website and email address were set up for a fraudulent purpose.
• Public action requested: Anyone who has had dealings with the scam entity is asked to contact the JFSC.

The statement is informational and protective in nature, aimed at the public and potential customers rather than imposing compliance duties on regulated firms. Genuine Barclays Bank plc, Jersey Branch remains separately authorised by the JFSC and is listed on the regulator's register of regulated businesses.

Applies to

members of the public, unauthorised financial service providers