The Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino issued a public warning that posts and videos circulating on social media appear to use an artificially generated image and name of its President, Catia Tomasetti, to solicit investments. The Bank stressed that no investment solicitation, commercial promotion, or proposal of financial products may be made by its representatives or on its behalf, and that its official communications are published only through its institutional channels. It advised savers not to respond to, share, or make payments or transfers in response to messages, videos, or posts requesting investments or payments to private entities or promoting alleged instruments. Where there are doubts or suspicious reports, the public is urged to check the Bank’s official channels and promptly report the matter to the competent police authorities for investigation of identity forgery and online scams. The Bank is also filing complaints with the competent authorities to protect savers and the integrity of the financial system.
Central Bank of San Marino 2026-03-18
Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino warns public about deepfake videos using President Catia Tomasetti to solicit investments
The Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino warned about fraudulent social media posts using an artificially generated image and name of its President, Catia Tomasetti, to solicit investments. The Bank emphasized that no investment solicitations are made by its representatives and urged the public to verify information through official channels and report suspicious activities. Complaints are being filed to protect savers and maintain financial system integrity.