About Us
This website provides a central source of information on scams impacting the public in Malta. Its purpose is to raise awareness, improve understanding of how scams operate, and help individuals and organisations recognise, avoid and report fraudulent activity.
For the purposes of this website, scams refer to fraudulent schemes or deceptive practices designed to mislead individuals and organisations into disclosing personal or financial information, transferring funds, or granting unauthorised access to accounts.
The website brings together up-to-date scam alerts, practical guidance, and educational resources in one place. It aims to support users in taking informed decisions and preventative measures, whilst guiding users on how to respond appropriately when encountering a scam.
The website also guides users towards the correct reporting channels, ensuring that concerns are directed to the appropriate competent authority.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is responsible for the oversight of financial services in Malta and plays a key role in promoting consumer protection and market integrity.
Within this portal, the MFSA:
The portal also reflects contributions from partner authorities, including law enforcement and consumer protection bodies. These authorities provide expertise, updates, and guidance within their respective areas of responsibility.
Each authority remains responsible for handling reports, investigations, and enforcement actions within its legal mandate.
The information provided on this portal is intended for general guidance and awareness purposes only.
This website does not purport in any manner to provide investment advice. Users wishing to obtain investment advice are encouraged to contact entities who are duly authorised by the MFSA to provide such services. A list of such entities can be found on the MFSA’s Financial Services Register.
The inclusion of links to external websites or reporting platforms is provided for convenience. The portal does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, or security of external systems.
This website does not investigate or resolve individual cases, nor does it process scam reports. All reports must be submitted directly to the relevant competent authority.
