The Securities Market Commission (CMVM) warned this Wednesday that fraudulent emails were circulating that made improper use of the name and image of the regulator.
“Making use of the name and logo of the CMVM, the messages request the payment of undue amounts in the name of the CMVM,” the regulator warns in a statement, adding that they are “fraudulent messages” and that “due diligence” will be carried out. ”. with the competent authorities.”
“The contacts made by the CMVM are made exclusively through senders with the domain ‘@cmvm.pt’, these being the only legitimate addresses,” he highlights.
If you have received one of these messages, which represent a “fraud scheme”, through which “people unknown to the CMVM intend to obtain an improper benefit, please ignore it”, and You should not take any requested action, download any attachments or access any Links indicated in this messagewarns the regulator.
In case of doubt or suspicion of attempted fraud, the CMVM requests to be “contacted immediately” at the Investor Hotline 800 205 339 or via email [email protected].
Source: Observadora
