Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) issued a public warning about a fast-spreading wave of fraudulent “investment” schemes, highlighting heightened activity following media coverage of the TUX platform and aggressive promotion of similar services. The CNPF described common hallmarks including “investment” groups formed on WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and other messaging apps, led by purported mentors or crypto “experts”, and offering promises of rapid, substantial returns. Schemes encourage members to recruit friends and family for rewards, route users to platforms that appear legitimate, allow small initial withdrawals to build trust, then demand fees for further withdrawals while withholding invested funds. The CNPF urged consumers to avoid unsolicited invitations to online investment groups, verify the authorisation of financial entities via its official register, refrain from installing unknown apps or granting remote access to personal devices, and report suspicious activity to the police and/or the CNPF; those who believe they have been defrauded are advised to cease contact and stop sending money immediately and notify law enforcement.
National Commission for Financial Markets 2025-10-09
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets warns of a surge in online investment fraud schemes promoted via messaging apps and dubious platforms
Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) warned of fraudulent investment schemes after media coverage of the TUX platform. Promoted via messaging apps, these schemes promise rapid returns, encourage recruitment, but withhold funds and demand withdrawal fees. The CNPF advises verifying financial entities, avoiding unsolicited invitations, and reporting suspicious activities.