Financial scams: 500 million euros defrauded per year, the vertiginous damage of savers

2023-06-28 18:20:21

The online financial scam business is doing well despite the prevention and tracking efforts made by the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) and the Prudential Control and Resolution Authority (ACPR). The sums embezzled would amount to more than 500 million euros per year. “Savers have been disturbed by the rise in interest rates and inflation,” underlines Nathalie Aufauvre, Secretary General of the ACPR. They have increased their savings out of prudence but they are also looking for more remuneration. »