London City Bond (LCB) issue warning on Portcliffe Capital Ltd

 'Portcliffe Capital is an active asset manager'

active only since company changed name on 10th December

'long term performance responsibily' Grade 1 rubbish

Filings with Companies House – Daniel White appointed 9.12.2014, 
company named changed on 10.12.2014
 

Below is a letter recently emailed by LCB Vinotheque to their customers warning about a George Harris (doubtless not his real name) and Portcliffe Capital Ltd. Harris is claiming to work for LCB and Portcliffe Capital Ltd is just another scam company claiming to be able to sell wine for investors. Instead once the wine is transferred they make the wine disappear leaving the all too trusting investor empty-handed.

Other companies playing this popular scam include Lewis Samuels' Samuels & Parker Ltd and Leon Brown's Bordeaux Exchange Ltd. Both companies target ex-clients of bust European Fine Wines Ltd.       

'Dear Customer

I wish to update you further regarding our recent communications concerning attempted scams being experienced by some of our customers.

We have recently received reports that some customers have been contacted, by telephone, from an individual claiming to be a George Harris who works for LCB, recommending they sell their wines through a company called Portcliffe Capital.  They claim the contact at Portcliffe Capital to be Darren Reid, who can be contacted on 0203 633 3174. Please be aware that LCB are not making these calls and would never approach our customers to offer to buy wine or act as an agent in such matters.

Furthermore, another wine investment company to avoid - DSL Fine Wines Ltd, based in Bromley, Kent, and the Director is Daniel Southey.  We wish to confirm that we have not, and will not, have any dealings with them.  For more information please visit Jim Budd's blog http://investdrinks-blog.blogspot.co.uk.
Again, we would encourage you to be extra vigilant, and if in doubt about any matter relating to your account, our dedicated Customer Services team, here at LCB Vinotheque, can be contacted on 0843 659 3617 or vtcustomerservices@lcb.co.uk.

Regards

David Hogg
Sales Director'

Portcliffe Capital Ltd has a share capital of all of £1. The sole director is Daniel White (DOB: 1975) of 1 Kingsley Road, Croydon CR0 3NP.

1 Kingsley Road Croydon England CR0 3NP

Read more at: http://companycheck.co.uk/director/919333462

1 Kingsley Road Croydon England CR0 3NP

Read more at: http://companycheck.co.uk/director/919333462

Below the only part of Portcliffe Capital's website that you need to read:

Disclaimer:

Portcliffe Group is a limited Company. Registered in England and Wales Company no (8327546). Trading financial products entails a considerable risk factor and is therefore not suitable for every investor. You should carefully consider your financial situation and understand the risk (seeking independent advice if necessary) prior to making any investment. Portcliffe Group is not Authorised or Regulated by the FCA.*

 *FCA: Financial Services Authority

 

 
 

DSL Fine Wines Ltd – another 'wine investment' company to avoid!

DSL – leading wine merchant!!

average returns of 18-28% pa !!!

'We use the specialist wine storage facilities of Vinotheque'

Not so! No DSL account at Vinothéque - part of LCB   

Formed as recently as 28th January 2015 DSL Fine Wines Ltd is yet another 'wine investment' company we could well do without. Being a 'leading wine merchant' after less than three months trading is decidedly impressive – if a tad unlikely!

The company is run from a residential address in West Wickham – slightly to the west of Bromley. The sole director is 26-year-old Daniel Southey (DOB: 11.11.1988). On his DSL website Daniel Southey falsely claims that the company has an account at Vinothéque, part of London City Bond and that they offer two years free storage there. Neither DSL Fine Wines Ltd nor Daniel Southey have an account at Vinothéque. Indeed David Hogg, sales director at LCB and who runs Vinothéque, has never heard of Daniel Southey or DSL Fine Wines Ltd.

DSL Fine Wines Ltd claims that wine investment will bring you long-term returns on average of 18-28% per year. A quick look at the Liv-ex indices will show that this is complete rubbish and a cynical attempt to mislead potential investors.   

The DSL Fine Wines Ltd cellar plan is an exact copy of that of Berry Bros & Rudd, who have been informed and who will be taking the appropriate action. 

Trading Standards should note that the DSL Fine Wines Ltd website (registered on 8th February 2015) carries no Terms & Conditions. 

Daniel Southey's CV: from hair stylist to alternative investments thru diamonds etc.

 Daniel Southey CV: hair stylist with Antonio – 

senior sales executive with MC Investment Professionals Ltd – CEO DSL fine wines

 Daniel Southey – diamond broker, hairstylist

 Daniel Southey: senior sales executive at mc investments

 MC Investment Professionals Ltd: 

Founded 14.9.2012, dissolved 30.12.2014

brochure claimed to offer financial advice pensions etc. 

Neither Bromley based company nor individuals on FCA approved register 

Fortunately the company was short-lived

Flying pigs territory: 'We have long-standing experience 

in all aspects of investment consultancy.'

I would not touch DSL Fine Wines Ltd with a very long barge pole.