FX Solaris (clone of an FCA authorised firm)

What Is This Scam?

FX Solaris is an unauthorized financial services scam that operates by impersonating a legitimate, FCA-regulated firm. This clone operation targets people in the United Kingdom by fraudulently using the credentials and branding of an established financial services company. The scam is designed to deceive consumers into believing they are trading with a properly regulated entity, when in fact they are dealing with an unauthorized and unregistered operation. Victims are typically lured through the fraudulent website at https://fxsolaris.com, where the scammers collect personal information, financial details, and deposits under false pretenses.

Who Are They Impersonating?

FX Solaris impersonates Contis Financial Services Limited, a legitimate FCA-authorized firm. The genuine company operates under the following official credentials:

• Firm Name: Contis Financial Services Limited
• FCA Firm Reference Number: 900025
• Registered Address: Interpath Ltd, 10 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RB, United Kingdom
• Contact Telephone: +443301596348
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Regulatory Authority: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

By cloning this firm's details, the scammers exploit consumer trust in the FCA's regulatory oversight and the legitimacy of the genuine company.

Evidence & Regulatory Action

FX Solaris has been officially flagged by the Financial Conduct Authority as an unauthorized firm operating without proper registration or authorization. According to the FCA's official warning dated February 10, 2025, FX Solaris is confirmed to be "not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK."

The scam has been recorded on the FCA's register of unauthorized firms. The FCA Register entry for FX Solaris confirms that "this is an unauthorised firm that uses the details of a genuine FCA-regulated firm." The scam website https://fxsolaris.com has been identified as the primary channel through which this fraudulent operation targets victims. International regulatory bodies have also noted this threat, with the warning appearing across multiple financial crime databases.

Red Flags

• Website domain (fxsolaris.com) does not match the legitimate company's official channels
• The firm is not listed on the FCA Register as an authorized entity
• Unsolicited contact offering investment or trading opportunities
• Pressure to deposit funds quickly or promises of guaranteed returns
• Requests for personal identification documents or banking credentials
• Communication from addresses or phone numbers not matching official Contis Financial Services contact details
• Poor grammar or spelling in official communications
• Inability to verify the firm through the official FCA Register

What To Do If You Have Been Contacted

If you have been contacted by FX Solaris or have visited their website, take the following steps immediately:

• Do not send any personal information, identification documents, or money to FX Solaris
• Do not respond to emails or messages from this operation
• Verify any firm claiming to be Contis Financial Services by checking the official FCA Register and contacting them directly using the official contact details above
• Report the scam to the FCA using their online reporting form at fca.org.uk
• Report the fraudulent website and emails to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040
• If you have already sent money, contact your bank immediately and request a recall or chargeback
• Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unauthorized activity