Celtic issue warning after shareholders targeted in 'investment scam'

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Jill Castle, Content Editor (Live) / Wednesday 27 January 2016 / News

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Celtic have issued a warning to shareholders after several were targeted in an 'investment scam'.

 

The Parkhead club said that several shareholders had received unsolicited phone calls from companies offering to buy shares Celtic on 'very favourable terms'.

 

The club said that the calls are coming from overseas 'brokers' who sometimes imply a connection with Celtic.

 

It has advised shareholders to hand up if they receive any suspicious calls.

 

A statement on the club's website said: "These callers will sometimes imply a connection to Celtic and provide incorrect or misleading information about Celtic.

 

"This type of call should be treated as an investment scam – the safest thing to do is hang up.

 

"If you have already been approached you can report this matter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by completing their share fraud reporting form or by calling them on 0800 111 6768.

 

"Shareholders should be extremely wary of any unsolicited advice, offers, approaches or other communications regarding their shares and/or personal information."

 

The club has also provided information for shareholders on how to avoid share fraud on its website.

 

It is not the first time that shareholders at the club have been targeted by scammers.

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In October 2015, Celtic warned shareholders to be vigilant after some received suspicious calls asking questions about their investment in the club.

 

I am not going to joke about this as it could also happen at our club.I put it up as a warning to the people who own shares of Rangers.

Edited January 28, 2016 by pete

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