On 26 March 2014, the EBA published an alert that its name and logo are being used to validate email scams in an attempt to obtain money or personal details. The EBA warns that it cannot accept any responsibility for losses suffered as a result of such scams. The alert also confirms that the EBA does not have any ability to contact people regarding wire transfer applications and cannot require any payments or guarantees for allowing financial transfers to enter the EU.
The EBA press release is available at: http://www.eba.europa.eu/-/eba-issues-an-alert-over-fraudulent-scams-on-its-behalf.
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