5 February 2026
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) caution members of the public against unregulated investment opportunities advertised through social media and other informal channels. These opportunities mostly relate to financial services/products and virtual assets (often referred to as crypto currency) promising abnormally high returns.
Members of the public are urged to pay attention to the following suspicious characteristics:
- Investment schemes with unusually high or unrealistic returns or profits in a short amount of time
- Pressure to invest in investment schemes using aggressive techniques
- Pressure to effect payments using unusual methods i.e. refusal to accept standard, traceable payment methods
- Emphasis on referring prospective investors in return for commissions/returns
- Opacity surrounding the investment schemes
- Investment schemes that:
- predominantly exist on social media platforms having little or no physical presence; or
- are being promoted by influencers claiming unrealistic returns through training and seminars to solicit investments.
Prior to making any commitment, consumers of banking and financial services and products are advised to consult the official websites of the BoM (www.bom.mu) and FSC (www.fscmauritius.org) for the list of entities/persons duly licensed/authorised/registered to operate in the banking and financial services sector.
To avoid being scammed, consumers are urged to only deal with licensed service providers and seek advice to fully understand the investment products/schemes and associated risks.
Any activity deemed suspicious should be reported to the Bank of Mauritius and/or the Financial Services Commission through the following channels:
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Bank of Mauritius Email: communications@bom.mu Phone: +230 2023800 |
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Financial Services Commission Email: mail@fscmauritius.org Phone: +230 4037000 |
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