About Cookies Download Centre Help Mobile Site HOME ABOUT US OUR BUSINESS INVESTORS MEDIA SUSTAINABILITY CAREERS CONTACT US Investors Investor Home Performance Financial News Reports, Results & Presentations Share Price Analyst Coverage Financial Calendar Shareholder Services Advisors Investor Pack FAQs Shareholder Discount Share Dealing Facilities Shareholder Forms Capital Gains Tax FCA Warning AGM General Meetings Governance Investor Contacts Home » Investors » Shareholder Services » FCA Warning FCA warning to Shareholders The FCA has issued a warning to all shareholders in respect of unsolicited phone calls or correspondence concerning investment matters. WARNING TO SHAREHOLDERS - BOILER ROOM SCAMS Over the last year, many companies have become aware that their shareholders have received unsolicited phone calls or correspondence concerning investment matters. These are typically from overseas based 'brokers' who target UK shareholders, offering to sell them what often turn out to be worthless or high risk shares in US or UK investments. These operations are commonly known as 'boiler rooms'. These 'brokers' can be very persistent and extremely persuasive, and a 2006 survey by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has reported that the average amount lost by investors is around £20,000. It is not just the novice investor that has been duped in this way; many of the victims had been successfully investing for several years. Shareholders are advised to be very wary of any unsolicited advice, offers to buy shares at a discount or offers of free company reports. If you receive any unsolicited investment advice: Make sure you get the correct name of the person and organisation Check that they are properly authorised by the FCA before getting involved by visiting http://www.fca.org.uk/firms/systems-reporting/register/search Report the matter to the FCA either by calling 0800 111 6768 or visiting http://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/protect-yourself/report-an-unauthorised-firm If the calls persist, hang up. If you deal with an unauthorised firm, you will not be eligible to receive payment under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The FCA can be contacted by completing an online form at http://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/scams/investment-scams/share-fraud-and-boiler-room-scams/reporting-form Details of any share dealing facilities that the company endorses will be included in company mailings. More detailed information on this or similar activity can be found on the FCA website http://www.fca.org.uk/ © Barratt Developments PLC 2015 All rights reserved Contact Us Terms of use Privacy Policy Accessibility Site Map Delivered by global3digital We use cookies on this website to give you the best possible experience. To find out more please go to About Cookies.