Guaranteed returns
"Invest 5,000 lei today, get 15,000 back in 30 days. Guaranteed."
SCAM AWARENESS
Stop. Spot the signs.
What a scam is, how manipulation works, and what to do if it's happened.
SCAM AWARENESS
It happened. Here's what's next.
No rush, no blame. Four steps, in order, then the verified ways to report it.
SCAM AWARENESS
You saw something suspicious. Thank you.
A timely signal protects someone else. Three places to report it, plus us.
Pressure to act now
"This offer expires in 10 minutes. Send now or lose your spot."
Requests for secret information
"Send me your recovery phrase so I can verify your wallet."
Recovery promises
"We can recover your lost funds. Just pay the unlock fee first."
The 'investment manager' on Telegram/WhatsApp
"I'm your personal analyst. I'll manage your account for you."
Fake exchange sites and apps
"Download the app from this link, not the official store."
01
Stop all interaction
Don't send any more money and don't reply to new messages, no matter how convincing.
02
Secure your accounts
Change your passwords, enable two-factor authentication, notify your bank.
03
Keep the evidence
Screenshots, wallet addresses, conversations, receipts. Don't delete anything.
04
Report through verified channels
Only use the official contacts in the table below.
Where to report
Police
HOW File a complaint at your local police station. 112 for emergencies. Filing information: +373 22 868 091, igp@igp.gov.md. Official IGP contacts ↗
FOR Reporting the crime and investigating fraud, including crypto scams.
Your bank
HOW Call immediately using the number on the back of your card, through the bank's app, or from its official website.
FOR Blocking the card and checking payments. Ask them to check whether fraudulent payments can be stopped or disputed.
CNPF
HOW +373 22 85 95 95, office@cnpf.md. Petition filing instructions ↗
FOR Reporting suspicious investment platforms, fraudulent offers, and unauthorized financial services. A CNPF report complements, not replaces, a police complaint.
SPCSB
HOW office@spcsb.gov.md, +373 22 212 120. Address: 26 Mitropolit Gavriil Bănulescu-Bodoni St, Chișinău, MD-2005. Official SPCSB contacts ↗
FOR Reporting suspected money laundering and suspicious financial activity. This is an additional channel, not a replacement for a police complaint.
For formal petitions: CNPF requires an electronic signature for submissions by email. SPCSB requires a signed petition with the requester's name and contact details. Follow the institution's instructions for whichever filing method you choose.
WARNING
Beware of "recovery services"
Anyone who promises to recover your money for an upfront fee is very likely a second scam. Don't pay anything.
01 / THE PLATFORM
Report the ad or page
Use the report function on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, or Google. Choose "scam/fraud".
Takes a minute. 02 / CERT-GOV-MD
Phishing and fake sites
Send the link to the national cyber-incident response team.
Report by email: incidents@cert.gov.md. 03 / POLICE
If someone lost money
Point the affected person to the police station. Don't try to recover the money yourself.
File a complaint at your local police station. 112 for emergencies. Filing information: +373 22 868 091, igp@igp.gov.md.