Security &
Anti-Scam
Notice
Fraudsters routinely impersonate financial analysts, publishers, and intelligence operators. Before engaging with any communication claiming to represent paulfaulkner.com, Paul Faulkner, or The Rogue Protocol — verify it against the official channels listed on this page. If in doubt, do not engage. Report immediately.
paulfaulkner.com is owned and operated by Paul Faulkner, trading as The Rogue Protocol. We take brand integrity, user protection, and security seriously. This notice explains how to verify genuine communications, what to watch for, and what to do if you suspect fraud.
Official Channels Only
The only channels that represent paulfaulkner.com and The Rogue Protocol are listed below. Anything outside these channels should be treated as unverified and potentially fraudulent.
Official email addresses:
- paul@paulfaulkner.com — personal and client communications
- contact@paulfaulkner.com — general enquiries
- legal@paulfaulkner.com — legal and Terms enquiries
- privacy@paulfaulkner.com — data protection requests
- security@paulfaulkner.com — fraud and security reports
All genuine email from this operation originates from @paulfaulkner.com addresses only. Any communication from a different domain claiming to represent us is not genuine.
How We Contact You
Genuine outbound communication from paulfaulkner.com is limited to the following:
- Publication dispatches and newsletters via Substack — to subscribers who have opted in
- Responses to contact form submissions — from an @paulfaulkner.com email address
- Engagement follow-ups — only after you have initiated contact via official channels
- Platform notifications — via Substack or LinkedIn official notification systems only
We will never initiate unsolicited contact via direct message, messaging app, or any channel other than those listed above, and we will never initiate a financial conversation without you having first made contact through official channels.
What We Will Never Do
Regardless of how a communication is framed, paulfaulkner.com, Paul Faulkner, and The Rogue Protocol will never:
- Ask for your seed phrase, wallet recovery phrase, or private keys — under any circumstances whatsoever
- Request remote access to your devices, wallets, accounts, or systems
- Ask you to send cryptocurrency or funds to any wallet address
- Offer “exclusive investment opportunities”, “guaranteed returns”, “VIP signals”, or “insider access” via direct message
- Contact you unsolicited on Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, Discord, or any messaging app
- Ask you to move funds urgently for any reason
- Claim you owe money, fees, or charges not previously agreed in writing
- Request payment via gift cards, prepaid cards, or untraceable methods
- Ask you to install software, browser extensions, or remote access tools
- Pressure you to act quickly or without time to verify
It is not us. It is a scam. Do not engage. Do not send anything. Screenshot the communication and report it immediately to security@paulfaulkner.com
Known Impersonation Platforms
Fraudsters impersonating financial operators are most commonly active on the following platforms. Exercise heightened caution when approached by anyone claiming to represent this Website on any of these:
Being approached on a legitimate platform does not make the approach legitimate. Scammers create convincing profile copies including names, photographs, and content. Always verify via official channels before responding to any financial conversation.
How to Verify a Communication
If you receive any communication claiming to be from paulfaulkner.com or Paul Faulkner and you are not certain it is genuine, follow these steps before responding:
- 01 Do not respond to the message. Engaging with scammers — even to challenge them — confirms your account is active and may escalate contact.
- 02 Check the sender’s details carefully. Look for misspellings in email domains, slightly altered usernames, or cloned profile photos. Scammers often use domains like paulfaulkner.co or paul-faulkner.com.
- 03 Cross-reference with the official channels listed on this page. Navigate to paulfaulkner.com directly via your browser — do not click links in the suspicious communication.
- 04 Contact us via the official contact form at paulfaulkner.com/contact/ to verify whether any communication is genuine. Do not use contact details provided in the suspicious message.
- 05 If you have already sent money or credentials, contact your bank or wallet provider immediately. Time is critical in recovering funds from fraud.
Staying Safe Online
General security practices that reduce your exposure to fraud in financial and cryptocurrency contexts:
Report Suspicious Activity
If you believe someone is impersonating paulfaulkner.com or Paul Faulkner, or if you have been targeted by fraud connected to this brand, please report it immediately. Provide as much detail as possible including screenshots, the platform used, any usernames or contact details of the fraudster, and copies of messages received.
Contact form: paulfaulkner.com/contact/
We will respond within 24 hours and escalate to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Phone: 0300 123 2040
FCA ScamSmart (financial fraud): fca.org.uk/scamsmart
FCA Consumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768
X / Twitter: Use “Report” then “Impersonation”
Instagram: Use “Report” then “It’s pretending to be someone else”
Telegram / WhatsApp: Block and report via the app’s report function
If you have already sent funds or provided credentials to a suspected fraudster: Contact your bank or card provider immediately to attempt a recall. Contact your cryptocurrency exchange immediately if crypto was sent. Speed is critical — act within minutes if possible. Then report to Action Fraud and to us.
Our Commitment
We will never ask for anything that puts you at risk. We will cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory bodies investigating fraud or impersonation connected to this Website or brand.
If you have any doubt about any communication — do not act on it. Verify first. Our contact form is always available at paulfaulkner.com/contact/ and we will always confirm whether any outreach is genuine.
This notice is updated periodically. The version currently displayed supersedes all prior versions. Governing law: England and Wales.
