The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning against SparkWealths (CLONE), an unauthorized crypto-asset service provider operating under a cloned name of a legitimate firm on August 20, 2026. The fraudulent operation uses the website sparkwealths.com and multiple phone numbers to solicit customers, despite holding no authorization to provide crypto-asset services in Ireland or the European Union.
- Unauthorized Firm Name: SparkWealths (CLONE)
- Website: sparkwealths.com
- Contact Email: support@sparkwealths.com
- Phone Numbers: +44 (0)20 3196 2450 and +44 (0)20 7504 8338
- Jurisdiction: Not authorized in Ireland or the EU
The unauthorized firm has deliberately cloned the identity of Sparkswealth Limited, a company properly authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland. The regulatory body emphasized that no connection exists between the legitimate authorized firm and the fraudulent operation, cautioning consumers to verify regulatory status before engaging with any crypto-asset service provider.
This warning falls under Section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013, which empowers the regulator to publicly name unauthorized firms operating within its jurisdiction. The Central Bank urges anyone with information regarding such operations to contact the authority at (01) 224 5800. Consumers seeking guidance on protecting themselves from financial scams can visit the Central Bank’s dedicated resources at www.centralbank.ie/financialscams.
