Beware of cold calls on forex investments, Malta’s financial services watchdog warns

March 8, 2023
by BN Writer

The MFSA also asked the public to be ‘extra cautious’ when approached with offers of financial services via unconventional channels

‘Be careful out there’: Revolut shares three tips to protect clients from scams

May 26, 2022
by Helena Grech

The money-payment app told customers that there is only one medium it uses to contact clients

‘An effort to deceive the public’: Malta Financial Services Authority warns its website has been cloned

April 19, 2022
by Helena Grech

A fraudulent website using the same layout is purporting to be the Netherlands Financial Services Authority

‘Stay vigilant’: Revolut issues warning about fraudsters targeting users

February 17, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

The company provides a list of guidelines to help customers avoid being scammed

Scammers impersonating Air Malta, airline warns

October 12, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The airline’s customers are receiving emails inviting them to participate in a fraudulent survey

Nigerian super-influencer Hushpuppi pleads guilty to rash of heists including €13 million BOV hit

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Ramon Abbas had over €34 million cash in his possession when he was arrested

Count to three, says cyber crime inspector in advice to companies on how to protect against fraud

July 17, 2021
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Online crime reaches over 1,100 cases in first five months, 'will only increase,' warns Insp. Timothy Zammit

Scam Alert: fraudulent SMS claims receiver has been issued a tax refund

July 7, 2021
by Robert Fenech

People receive a fraudulent SMS asking for their card details to receive a tax refund

Scam calls claiming recipient has been flagged for ‘money laundering’ offences circulating

July 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

Malta has seen a rise in fraudulent text messages and calls with hackers attempting to gain personal information

Scam Alert: HSBC warns customers against phishing texts

June 17, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The message asks users to enter personal details online

Regulator warns against unlicensed entity using ‘falsely drawn’ MFSA licence

May 20, 2021
by Helena Grech

Venotrade Investment (Europe) Ltd is likely to be ‘a scheme of dubious nature’

Scam Alert: BOV warns against fraudulent SMS messages & fake website

May 14, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Messages appearing to be from BOV ask customers to visit a website to update their phone number

MGA, MFSA caution against imposter crypto coin

May 12, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The cryptocurrency token 'Malta Gaming Authority' has no relation to the authority which regulates iGaming in Malta

Scam Alert: MFSA issues warning against fraudulent calls

April 23, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Calls likely 'relate to a scheme of dubious nature with a high risk of loss of money'

Scam Alert: public warned against fraudulent calls by individuals posing as Central Bank

February 23, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Malta Central Bank issues urgent warning

Beware of cold calls on forex investments, Malta’s financial services watchdog warns

March 8, 2023
by BN Writer

The MFSA also asked the public to be ‘extra cautious’ when approached with offers of financial services via unconventional channels

‘Be careful out there’: Revolut shares three tips to protect clients from scams

May 26, 2022
by Helena Grech

The money-payment app told customers that there is only one medium it uses to contact clients

‘An effort to deceive the public’: Malta Financial Services Authority warns its website has been cloned

April 19, 2022
by Helena Grech

A fraudulent website using the same layout is purporting to be the Netherlands Financial Services Authority

‘Stay vigilant’: Revolut issues warning about fraudsters targeting users

February 17, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

The company provides a list of guidelines to help customers avoid being scammed

Scammers impersonating Air Malta, airline warns

October 12, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The airline’s customers are receiving emails inviting them to participate in a fraudulent survey

Nigerian super-influencer Hushpuppi pleads guilty to rash of heists including €13 million BOV hit

August 3, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Ramon Abbas had over €34 million cash in his possession when he was arrested

Count to three, says cyber crime inspector in advice to companies on how to protect against fraud

July 17, 2021
by Robert Fenech

Online crime reaches over 1,100 cases in first five months, 'will only increase,' warns Insp. Timothy Zammit

Scam Alert: fraudulent SMS claims receiver has been issued a tax refund

July 7, 2021
by Robert Fenech

People receive a fraudulent SMS asking for their card details to receive a tax refund

Scam calls claiming recipient has been flagged for ‘money laundering’ offences circulating

July 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

Malta has seen a rise in fraudulent text messages and calls with hackers attempting to gain personal information

Scam Alert: HSBC warns customers against phishing texts

June 17, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The message asks users to enter personal details online

Regulator warns against unlicensed entity using ‘falsely drawn’ MFSA licence

May 20, 2021
by Helena Grech

Venotrade Investment (Europe) Ltd is likely to be ‘a scheme of dubious nature’

Scam Alert: BOV warns against fraudulent SMS messages & fake website

May 14, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Messages appearing to be from BOV ask customers to visit a website to update their phone number

MGA, MFSA caution against imposter crypto coin

May 12, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The cryptocurrency token 'Malta Gaming Authority' has no relation to the authority which regulates iGaming in Malta

Scam Alert: MFSA issues warning against fraudulent calls

April 23, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Calls likely 'relate to a scheme of dubious nature with a high risk of loss of money'

Scam Alert: public warned against fraudulent calls by individuals posing as Central Bank

February 23, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

Malta Central Bank issues urgent warning