These are websites, videos on Facebook, advertisements on YouTube that use images of Transgaz, its representatives or public figures without permission and create a simulation of the company’s official page.
“In order to avoid such fraud attempts, SNTGN Transgaz SA recommends that before making an investment decision, you should familiarize yourself with the official sources of information, namely the company’s website www.transgaz.ro, as well as the website of the Bucharest Stock Exchange www.bvb.ro.
SNTGN Transgaz SA reiterates the fact that company representatives do not encourage through public statements the use of any trading platform or the disclosure of personal data (bank account number, identity document data),” Transgaz said in a press release.
Representatives of the company say that since the first such attacks appeared, they have notified the competent authorities for combating these types of fraud and have taken all necessary measures to ensure that all interested parties are correctly informed.
In the event that you encounter a fraudulent attempt or suspicious activity, it is very important to report these situations to the authorities immediately.
One such fake site is www.transgazro.info, which uses the Adevărul site layout to present fake news.
“In January 2023, the parliament instructed Transgaz to create a project that would allow citizens to use the national resources supported by the company to ensure a quality standard of living. Anyone can start investing with 1,200 RON, buy company shares and start earning from 10,000 RON every month,” the fake news says.
Users are invited to invest 1,200 lei, promising a profit of 10,000 lei per month. Several so-called winners tell how they received huge amounts of money.
The same type of fraud also circulates with the image of Hidroelectrica.
Fraud with the image of Elon Musk
Another type of scam that is spreading on social media is a Ponzi scheme called SolarCity.
People are encouraged to buy a virtual solar panel for 25 lei, promising big profits if they get others to buy too. In addition, they are promised that in a year they will receive a solar panel in physical form at home.
The creators of this scam use the image of Elon Musk and the logo of the company SolarCity, which was bought by Tesla.
Source: Hot News
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