MFSA warning: scam emails targeting Maltese consumers

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has become aware of recent scam emails targeting persons in Malta offering various financial services including unsecured loans at beneficial rates.

The MFSA is cautioning the public against replying to such emails and to refrain from providing personal details to unknown persons and entities.

"Consumers of financial services not to enter into any financial services transaction unless they have ascertained that the entity with whom the transaction is being made holds a licence to provide such services from the MFSA or another reputable financial services regulator," the MFSA said.

A list of entities licensed by the MFSA is available from the Malta Financial Services Authority, and can be viewed on the MFSA website at www.mfsa.com.mt.