The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA” or “the Authority”) has become aware of an entity that had an internet presence at mfsa.finance. This website is using the name, logo and  website contents of the MFSA in an effort to deceive the public.

The Authority would like to inform the public that mfsa.finance is NOT the official channel of the MFSA and has NO association with MFSA. The Authority would like to remind consumers to proceed with caution and carefully examine website URLs and email addresses as these may closely resemble the official channels of legitimate entities.

The website mfsa.finance therefore appears to be a clone of the website of the MFSA and the public should therefore refrain from entering into any transactions or otherwise dealing with the false entity on any matters falling within the parameters of the Malta Financial Services Authority Act (Chapter 330 of the Laws of Malta).

The MFSA would like to remind 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 is authorised to provide such services by the MFSA or another reputable financial services regulator. A list of entities licensed by the MFSA can be viewed on the official website of the Authority at https://www.mfsa.mt/financial-services-register/.

For more information on clone companies and other scam types please refer to the consumer focused portal ScamAlert.mt to keep yourself informed on red flags. If you are a victim of a scam or think you might be dealing with an unauthorised entity or any other type of financial scam, first of all stop all transactions with the company and contact the MFSA at https://www.mfsa.mt/about-us/contact/ as soon as a suspicion arises.