The DNSC is warning of a phone scam in which the attackers pose as financial analysts from the ONPCSB and accuse the victim of being involved in a money laundering investigation.
The scenario is designed to intimidate: the caller refers to an alleged investigation related to the Bucharest Stock Exchange, uses an authoritative and legalistic tone, and pressures the victim to “resolve the situation urgently.” The phone number appears to be official because it has been spoofed. In some cases, the victim also receives phishing emails sent in the name of Provident Financial Romania.
The ultimate goal is always the same: to obtain personal and banking information or to have money transferred to fake “secure accounts,” sometimes under the pretext of canceling a loan application.
In a company, the most likely target is the finance and accounting professional, who is accustomed to communicating with institutions and authorities.
What you need to do:
- Make it clear to your employees that no legitimate institution asks for sensitive information or requests money transfers over the phone.
- The simple rule: hang up and call the organization back at its official number, not the number from which you received the call.
- Do not continue the conversation on WhatsApp or Telegram—switching to messaging apps is a clear sign of fraud.
- Report these attempts to the DNSC via the online platform or by calling 1911.
Sources: DNSC | https://observatorconstanta.ro/alerta-dnsc-o-noua-frauda-prin-telefon-ii-sperie-pe-romani-cu-o-presupusa-ancheta-pentru-spalare-de-bani
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