SEC advisory warns public against unregistered 'Atome Loan' app operated by Backoffice Associates Philippines

Summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a public advisory stating that the mobile application 'Atome Loan: Online Lending App' operated by Backoffice Associates Philippines is not registered and is not authorized to operate as a financing or lending company. The advisory states that the app uses the Atome trade name and logo without authority. SEC noted that the legitimate Atome operations in the Philippines are conducted by Neuroncredit Financing Company Inc. (SEC Reg. No. CS201816338, Certificate of Authority No. 1178). Consumers were directed to report violations to the SEC.