The Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Police Force and Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services have launched scamalert.mt, a national platform that helps individuals and businesses recognize, avoid and report financial scams. It consolidates alerts, warning signs and practical guidance, drawing on the agencies’ regulatory, law enforcement and consumer protection expertise. The platform covers threats including investment and crypto fraud, clone firms, impersonation, romance scams, smishing and spoofing. It also directs users to the appropriate authority for assistance or reporting, although it does not itself accept scam reports.
2026-08-31Malta Financial Services Authority
Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Police Force and Office of the Arbiter launch national financial scam platform
The Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Police Force and Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services have launched scamalert.mt to help individuals and businesses identify and respond to financial scams. The platform provides alerts and practical guidance and directs suspected victims to the appropriate reporting authority.