Knowledge is your strongest shield against financial fraud. Scammers move fast, but you can stay one step ahead by cross-referencing companies before making any financial commitments. Below, you will find direct access to two essential registries. Use the MFSA Warnings portal to check for unlicensed entities, clone websites, and active scams specifically targeting the Maltese public. For broader security, use IOSCO’s I-SCAN database to search a live, global network of investor alerts flagged by financial regulators worldwide. Always verify before you trust.