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Recently our members have contacted us regarding concerns over a bank called WeRe Bank. Prospective customers are trying to pay for vehicles using a cheque by WeRe Bank.

After looking into WeRe Bank, it appears the FCA have issued their own warning regarding, as the link below.

https://www.fca.org.uk/news/consumer-notice-were-bank

Therefore we advise that you read the above information by the FCA before accepting such payment.

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