In particular, the BNM drew the public's attention to a number of fraudulent messages being sent in its name. The warning came after several media outlets in Moldova reported receiving emails from the BNM containing notifications of alleged sanctions and fines. The National Bank of Moldova noted that it does not send such messages to citizens, companies, or institutions and does not require payment of fines via links sent by email, SMS, or other communication channels. The BNM once again urges citizens, companies, and institutions to obtain information exclusively from official sources. Links and files attached to fraudulent messages may be used to gain unauthorized access to devices and the data stored on them. If you receive a suspicious message, the BNM recommends that you do not click on any links in the message, do not open any attached files, do not forward the message, and do not act on any requests or invitations contained in the message. The BNM emphasizes that if citizens have questions regarding the authenticity of a message, they should contact the institution named in the correspondence directly through its official channels. If they have clicked on a link or opened a suspicious file on a work device, they must immediately report this to the person responsible for information security. To protect your accounts, keep your passwords, PIN, card security code, and verification codes received via SMS or in the banking app confidential—even if the request appears to come from a bank or government agency. "If you receive a request regarding your account or card, verify it directly with your bank using its official channels," the BNM notes. The National Bank emphasized that banks manage customer accounts within their own systems. To protect information systems and customer data, banks and payment service providers are required to comply with the BNM's requirements regarding information security, IT risk management, and business continuity. Through special measures and regulatory acts, the National Bank of Moldova continues its efforts to protect the public from fraud attempts. "Everyone's caution complements the measures to prevent fraud," the BNM noted. // 13.11.2026 — InfoMarket