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Fabcourt Developments Limited was wound up by the High Court in August 2022 following an Insolvency Service investigation that exposed a systematic investment fraud totalling over £2 million. If you transferred funds from a UK bank account, a refund claim may be possible — even if your bank has already refused.

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Recovering money lost to an investment fraud like Fabcourt Developments requires specialist knowledge of banking regulations, APP fraud rules, and the Financial Ombudsman Service process. Compensation Adviser has extensive experience in helping victims of unauthorised investment schemes pursue claims against the banks that processed their payments — guiding you through every step with clear, straightforward advice.

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What Was Fabcourt Developments?

Fabcourt Developments Limited (company number 08890452) was incorporated on 12 February 2014 and claimed to be a financial institution raising capital for commercial property, social housing, and student accommodation development projects across the United Kingdom. The company was registered at 2 Gladbeck Way, Enfield, London, EN2 7JA, and later at 8 Cherry Street, Birmingham, B2 5AL.

In reality, Fabcourt Developments was part of a wider network of fraudulent companies known as the Sentor group, which included Sentor Solutions Commercial Ltd, Sentor Solutions Advisory Ltd (later Hall Contracting Services Ltd), and Sentor Solutions Ltd (later Clarkson Murphy Partners Ltd). The Insolvency Service investigation established that Fabcourt was the direct successor to Sampson Property Developments Ltd (previously known as Texmoore Limited), which had operated an identical scam until it entered compulsory liquidation on 23 March 2022.

On 2 March 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority issued a formal warning against Fabcourt Developments, stating that the firm was providing financial services or products in the UK without authorisation. The FCA confirmed that investors dealing with Fabcourt would not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

How the Fabcourt Developments Scheme Worked

The Fabcourt Developments fraud followed a carefully constructed pattern designed to give investors a false sense of security:

  • Convertible Loan Notes: Fabcourt offered fixed-rate investment products marketed as “convertible loan notes” with high monthly or quarterly interest rates ranging from 8.2% to 13.9%, for durations of two to five years. These were promoted as being backed by UK property development projects.
  • False Security Trustees: Promotional materials stated that Sentor Solutions Commercial Ltd and Clarkson Murphy Partners were the “security trustees” for the investment scheme. In reality, neither firm was authorised by the FCA to provide regulated investment services. The role of security trustee was used to create a veneer of legitimacy.
  • Fraudulent Claims of Regulation: Fabcourt’s investment brochure falsely claimed that the security trustee was “authorised and regulated by the FCA.” The brochure also stated that investments were “government-backed” and covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme — none of which was true.
  • Initial Payments Then Silence: After receiving investor funds, the companies would make a handful of monthly interest payments before ceasing all communications and leaving investors substantially out of pocket.
  • Non-Existent Property Assets: The properties described in promotional materials were found to be owned by entirely unrelated entities. Promotional videos had been cloned from legitimate developments.

Between them, the Sentor group companies took over £2 million from UK investors, plus a further $500,000 from international victims. The High Court wound up the entire group in October 2022 following a petition presented by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Signs You May Have Been Misled by Fabcourt Developments

If you recognise any of the following characteristics of the Fabcourt Developments scheme, you may have grounds for a refund claim against your bank:

You were promised fixed returns of 8%–14% with claims the investment was 'low risk' or 'government-backed'

You were told your investment was protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

You were assured that a 'regulated security trustee' was safeguarding your funds

You received a small number of interest payments before all communication ceased

You were introduced to the scheme by Sentor Solutions, Clarkson Murphy Partners, or Hall Contracting Services

You were pressured to invest quickly or told the opportunity was limited to 'high net worth' or 'sophisticated' investors

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What to Do If You Lost Money to Fabcourt Developments

Gather your documentation

Collect all investment brochures, loan note certificates, emails from Fabcourt or Sentor Solutions, and bank statements showing your payments

Contact your bank's fraud department

Report the payments as potential fraud to your bank. Under APP fraud rules, your bank may be liable if it failed to apply adequate checks before processing the transfer

File an Action Fraud report

Submit a report at actionfraud.police.uk to obtain a crime reference number — this strengthens any subsequent complaint

Check the FCA Warning List

Confirm that Fabcourt Developments appears on the FCA Warning List as an unauthorised firm — this is key evidence for your bank complaint

Do not pay 'recovery' firms

Be alert to recovery room scams where fraudsters contact previous victims offering to recover funds for an upfront fee — this is a secondary fraud

Contact Compensation Adviser

Speak to our specialist team for a free, no-obligation assessment of whether your bank can be held liable for failing to prevent the fraudulent transfer

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Can I Recover Money Lost to Fabcourt Developments?

Although Fabcourt Developments itself has been dissolved and is unlikely to return any funds to investors through the insolvency process, there are alternative recovery routes that may be available to you — particularly if you transferred money from a UK bank account:

  • APP Fraud Reimbursement: Under the Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) Code and the Payment Systems Regulator’s mandatory reimbursement rules, banks that fail to apply adequate fraud prevention checks may be required to reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud.
  • Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS): If your bank rejects your initial fraud complaint, Compensation Adviser can escalate your case to the FOS — an independent body that resolves disputes between consumers and financial institutions at no cost to you.
  • Duty of Care Failures: Banks have a duty to protect customers from financial harm. If your bank processed a large or unusual payment to Fabcourt Developments without adequate warnings or intervention, it may have breached its duty of care.
  • Section 75 / Chargeback: If any part of your investment was funded via credit card or debit card, additional protections under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 or card scheme chargeback rules may apply.

Why Choose Compensation Adviser for Your Fabcourt Developments Claim?

  • Specialist Expertise: We have extensive experience handling claims arising from unauthorised investment schemes and understand the specific regulatory failures involved in the Fabcourt Developments case.
  • No Win, No Fee: Our service operates on a strict no-win, no-fee basis — you only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
  • End-to-End Support: From initial evidence gathering through formal bank complaints to Financial Ombudsman escalation, we manage the entire process on your behalf.
  • Proven Track Record: Our team has successfully recovered funds for victims of similar unauthorised investment schemes across the United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my money back from Fabcourt Developments?

Fabcourt Developments has been dissolved following compulsory liquidation, so direct recovery from the company is extremely unlikely. However, if you transferred funds from a UK bank account, you may be able to claim a refund from your bank under APP fraud reimbursement rules. Compensation Adviser assesses each case individually to determine the strongest route to recovery.

Was Fabcourt Developments regulated by the FCA?

No. Fabcourt Developments was never authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA issued a formal warning against the firm on 2 March 2021, confirming it was providing financial services without authorisation. Despite claims in its promotional materials, investments in Fabcourt were not protected by the FSCS.

What happened to Fabcourt Developments?

Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, the High Court ordered the compulsory liquidation of Fabcourt Developments on 16 August 2022. The investigation established that Fabcourt was part of a systematic investment fraud operated through the Sentor group of companies. The company was formally dissolved on 9 October 2024.

How long does a Fabcourt Developments refund claim take?

A typical bank complaint and Financial Ombudsman Service process takes between 6 and 12 months, depending on the complexity of your case and the responsiveness of your bank. Compensation Adviser keeps you informed at every stage and works to resolve your claim as efficiently as possible.

What are your fees?

We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. If your claim is successful, we charge a fee of 15% + VAT of the total compensation awarded. If we do not recover any money for you, there is no fee to pay.

Can I make a complaint to my bank myself for free?

Yes. You are not required to use a claims management company. You can complain directly to your bank and, if dissatisfied with their response, escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service free of charge. Compensation Adviser provides professional expertise to help build the strongest possible case, but the choice is entirely yours.

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