The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has issued a formal warning against Abbey Croftson (CLONE), an unauthorised investment firm operating a sophisticated fraud that impersonates a legitimate regulated entity. The warning was published on August 11, 2026, under Section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013.
- Unauthorised Firm Name: Abbey Croftson (CLONE)
- Website: https://abbeycroftson.com
- Email Address: info@abbeycroftson.com
- Authorisation Status: Not authorised to operate as an investment firm in Ireland
Abbey Croftson (CLONE) is not authorised to conduct investment business in Ireland. The fraudulent operation has deliberately misappropriated the Central Bank of Ireland credentials of a legitimate, separately authorised firm to deceive consumers. The CBI emphasises there is no connection whatsoever between the fraudulent entity and the genuine regulated business whose identity has been stolen.
The warning represents part of the regulatory authority’s ongoing efforts to combat investment fraud and protect consumers from unauthorised financial service providers. Individuals who suspect they may have engaged with this unauthorised firm, or who possess information regarding its operations, are urged to contact the CBI directly at (01) 224 5800. The regulator has published the firm’s name in its official registry of unauthorised operators.
The CBI maintains a dedicated resource centre on financial scams at www.centralbank.ie/financialscams, providing guidance on fraud prevention and protection strategies for consumers engaging with investment firms. Investors are advised to verify regulatory authorisation through official CBI channels before committing funds to any investment opportunity.
