NOTICE: Fake Instagram profile with unauthorized use of Banca d'Italia name

6 August 2025

We would like to alert the public to the existence on the social network Instagram of a fake profile that used the name and logo of Banca d'Italia without authorization in order to attract followers to join a WhatsApp group that purportedly provides advice on financial services. The profile has now been removed.

Banca d'Italia would like to make it very clear that it has no connection whatsoever with such profile and activities and does not offer any investment or money management services to individuals.

We therefore recommend that you:

  • do not respond to any similar messages or requests received;
  • do not provide any personal or banking information or copies of any type of ID;

If you should have any questions or concerns, you can send a request for information to Banca d'Italia via the Online Services page.

Banca d'Italia reserves the right to notify the competent authorities of any unauthorized activity in order to protect its image and prevent the illicit use of its name.