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ECB warns of scams involving invitations to the digital euro

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.

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If you receive any communication claiming to be from the European Central Bank inviting you to invest in a 'digital euro' project, it is a scam; do not transfer money or provide personal information, and contact the police if you have already been targeted.

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