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Identity Theft

Crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain (Aka identity fraud).

Immutable

This means that information or transaction history held on the blockchain cannot be modified or altered once created.

Imposter Scams

Scammer impersonates a legitimate business, government agent, or well-known figure to gain access to a user’s systems and personal information for financial gain (e.g. to steal the user’s assets).

Investment trust

Investment trust a company which:

(a) …

(b) (for the purposes of COBS 4.12B and the definitions of nonmainstream pooled investment and packaged product only) is resident in an EEA State and would qualify for such approval if resident in the United Kingdom.


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