14/10/2026
🔒 It’s Cyber Awareness Month and we’ve had a close encounter of our own.
Recently, we came across a website with no connection to QMT Commercial that was using our FCA firm reference number. It was a reminder that a regulator number on a page doesn’t prove a business is genuine.
What struck us most was how convincing the site was. It was well written and professionally designed and at first glance it looked the part. But a closer look showed the warning signs:
❌ No physical address
❌ No landline number
❌ No real social media presence or content
❌ Regulatory footer pages that didn’t go anywhere
Any one of these could be an oversight. Together, they’re a pattern.
Before you buy insurance from anyone:
✅ Check the FCA Register at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z3Fz-0
✅ Make sure the name, address and phone number on the Register match the site in front of you
✅ Call the insurer directly, on a number you’ve found yourself, to confirm your policy exists
✅ Be wary of prices that look too good to be true
Think you’ve been targeted? Report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040) and to the FCA.
We’ve updated our guide to ghost broking with the latest UK figures and what to look out for https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z3FB10