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Further warnings and investor protection resources
A selection of Consob warnings, notices and investor education resources on scams, unauthorised activities and risks for savers.
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Warning to investors regarding requests for money sent via e-mails apparently claiming to originate from Consob
15 December 2025
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Consob warning: Beware of pump&dump schemes via social media and messaging apps
28 October 2025
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ESAs warning for consumers - Crypto-assets: few safeguards and high risks
6 October 2025
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Consob important notice: beware of fake websites with the acf logo
18 September 2025
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Warning notice to investors about the risks associated with investment proposals sent via WhatsApp
31 July 2025
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Warning notice to the potential risks associated with the activity of financial influencers, so-called finfluencers
6 June 2025
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Warning: WhatsApp frauds with the illicit use of well-known brands in the financial sector - Consob issues alert on the spread of the phenomenon
11 November 2024
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Warning: Consob warns of initiatives to deceive investors
19 February 2024
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Warning: Scam letters pretending to be from IOSCO
12 September 2023
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