The Italian Securities Commission has warned that advertising content circulated through websites and social networks is improperly using its name and image to promote supposed free investment courses. It said these communications do not come from Consob and reiterated that it does not provide training on how to invest, recommend financial products to buy or sell, or contact the public to offer investment opportunities. Consob advised the public to verify the source of information and rely only on its official channels. It added that its official social media profiles carry a blue verification check, and directed readers to posts on its official Instagram and Facebook accounts for further information.
Italian Securities Commission (Consob)2026-06-03
Italian Securities Commission warns against fake investment course promotions misusing its name and image
The Italian Securities Commission (Consob) warned that websites and social media posts are improperly using its name and image to promote supposed free investment courses, stressing that these communications do not originate from Consob. The authority reiterated that it does not provide investment training, recommend financial products, or contact the public to offer investments, and urged investors to verify information sources and use only its official, verified social media channels.