The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that banks are required to reimburse funds stolen from customer accounts due to digital fraud, even if the customer acted with negligence.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent letters being sent to citizens that solicit investments in a fake 'digital euro' pilot project with promises of high, risk-free returns. The ECB confirms it does not offer digital euro investment products, does not solicit such investments, and advises against sharing financial details or transferring money in response to these offers.
The European Central Bank has issued a fraud alert regarding fake letters claiming to invite citizens to participate in a digital euro pilot project. The ECB confirms it does not offer investment products related to the digital euro and never asks individuals to transfer money or share personal financial details for such purposes.
The Bank of Portugal (BdP) has issued a warning regarding a scam where criminals send fake Multibanco cards to victims' homes. Fraudsters use personal data, such as names and bank names, to personalize letters and create a false sense of urgency, such as threatening to block the user's account. The BdP warns never to use contact details, links, or QR codes provided in such letters; legitimate card activation should only occur via official bank apps, websites, or ATM machines.