The National Bank of Moldova called on citizens to avoid fraudulent schemes launched by malefactors under the guise of attracting investments, and provided them with detailed information on this matter
In particular, the National Bank recommends that citizens be informed before making investments in order to avoid fraudulent schemes that are gaining momentum in the era of information technology around the world, and our country is no exception. The NBM stated that the attackers mainly use social networks to distribute fake ads and, taking advantage of the negligence of people, lure them into so-called investment schemes with the promise of fabulous profits in a short time. In particular, criminals use the names of well-known companies or national and international institutions, using the brands and logos of central and commercial banks or images of government officials, fake websites, as well as resorting to forging seals or their documents. As soon as they manage to get funds from the people involved in the scheme, the villains disappear without a trace. At the same time, the schemes are constantly changing, which makes it difficult to detect them and increases the number of victims. In this context, the National Bank urges citizens to get information from official websites and be careful when they are promised big and quick profits. Extreme caution is also advised with people who claim to have knowledge and offer exclusive investment opportunities or require payment for investment purposes, especially if the other party is initiating investment. The National Bank also advises citizens not to discuss investment issues with suspicious persons using aggressive sales methods, not to send money to people with whom they communicated only online. In particular, the NBM points out that bank details, copies of identity documents or any other confidential information should not be provided on sites that promote large or quick profits and whose authenticity cannot be verified. Herewith, the NBM recalled that it had repeatedly warned about the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies that are not regulated in Moldova, and therefore user funds are not protected. On its website, the NBM has provided detailed infographics on how to distinguish a potential scam from a real investment opportunity.// 02.02.2023 — InfoMarket
