Cryptocurrency Platform Melecoin falsely claims to be located in the DIFC 14 Oct 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) alerts the financial services community and members of the public about MeleCoin, which falsely claims to be located in Dubai International Financial Centre. On its website, MeleCoin: • invites people to […]
Fake Letter Impersonating the DFSA and its Chairman 05 Aug 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority “DFSA” alerts the financial services community and members of the public about a fraudulent scheme in which the DFSA and its Chairman were impersonated. The scammers, using the DFSA logo, issued a fake letter […]
Cyprus SEC Impersonated in a Fraudulent Scam 20 Jun 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warns the financial services community and members of the public of a scam in which the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and its officers have been impersonated. The scammers solicit investors for fees […]
ALERTS DFSA and an International Bank Impersonated in a “Covering Certificate” Scam 29 May 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warns the financial services community and members of the public of a scam in which the DFSA and an international bank were impersonated. The scammers, using the DFSA logo, […]
Subject: Fictitious Regulatory Agency Notification Date: May 23, 2019 Description: Fictitious Notification Attributed to Officials of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Fictitious Notification Regarding the Release of Funds Supposedly Under the Control of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency To: Chief Executive Officers of All […]
False DIFC letter used to promote “Prize Money” scam 09 May 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warns the financial services community and the public of a scam in which the scammers wrongly claim to be from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). According to the scammers’ fraudulent letter, […]
Arqaam Capital Limited and the DFSA Impersonated in a Scam 18 Apr 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) informs the financial services community and the public of a scam wherein the scammers falsely claim to be an Authorised Firm, based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and regulated […]
Amana Financial Services (Dubai) Limited and the DFSA Impersonated in a Scam 15 Apr 2019 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warns the financial services community and the public of a scam in which the scammers falsely claim to be an Authorised Firm, based in the Dubai International Financial Centre […]
ALERTS DFSA Impersonated in a Fraudulent Scam 21 Mar 2019 The Dubai Financial Service Authority (DFSA) alerts the financial services community and members of the public about a fraudulent scheme in which the DFSA has been impersonated. The scammers use a fake document as part of the scam, to attempt […]
ALERTS DIFC Impersonated in an Advance Fee Scam 17 Dec 2018 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) alerts the financial services community and the public about an advance fee scam in which scammers use fraudulent emails and documents purporting to come from the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority). […]
