The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has issued an alert that fraudsters are contacting consumers while claiming to work for the authority, and is urging the public to remain cautious and vigilant. The scams are being carried out via phone calls and emails, typically offering help to recover money previously lost in an investment fraud or funds allegedly held in a “bank account”. The fraudsters may use email addresses resembling the authority’s name, the authority’s logo, and the names of Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority employees. The authority stressed that it never contacts consumers to help recover lost money and does not assist with reimbursements for investment fraud losses, and it warned consumers not to start BankID or use bank security devices at a caller’s request, not to share login credentials, and not to allow remote access to their computer. Suspected investment fraud should be reported to the police.
Finansinspektionen 2025-02-10
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority warns of fraudsters impersonating the regulator to target consumers
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has issued an alert warning that fraudsters are impersonating the authority to scam consumers via phone and email. These scams involve offers to recover lost investment funds or access alleged bank accounts, using fake email addresses and logos. The authority emphasizes it never contacts consumers for such purposes and advises against sharing personal information or granting remote computer access.