Attention! Scam Email in Circulation

22.10.2026 | 16:05

The Financial Intelligence Unit has become aware of a fraudulent email circulating in both Estonian and English that falsely claims to have been sent by the Financial Intelligence Unit. The FIU has not sent this email.
Scam
 

For incoming emails:

  1. Check whether the email was sent from the institution’s official email address.
    Official emails from the Financial Intelligence Unit are sent from [email protected].
  2. If in doubt, verify the information directly with the institution.
    The Financial Intelligence Unit can be contacted on business days by phone at +372 696 0500 and via its official email address. The FIU does not send emails requiring urgent action outside normal business hours.
  3. Be cautious of links, even if they appear legitimate. Links may be included solely to create a false impression of credibility and trustworthiness.

If you receive a suspicious email, forward it to the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA) at [email protected].

The Police and Border Guard Board welcomes reports of fraud attempts, including screenshots and call recordings, at [email protected].

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