BlackRock, a top US investment company, recently revealed a surge in investment fraud cases carried out in its name, especially those carried out through cryptocurrency websites and social platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
BlackRock solemnly stated that the company and its executive team will not provide investment advice or request payment on any social media channel, and reminded investors to be vigilant against suspicious individuals or platforms using the BlackRock brand.
BlackRock issues warning to investors
In an official statement on July 29, BlackRock made it clear that neither the company itself nor its executives have ever made any investment recommendations or solicited payments from the public through social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram. BlackRock warned investors: "Our company and executive team will never contact anyone on social media to provide investment advice or request payment. Please remain vigilant and stop participating immediately if you encounter suspected fraud."
BlackRock’s position in the field of cryptocurrency investment is very significant. The 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs it launched in January this year have huge trading volumes, and the performance of the spot Ethereum ETF is equally strong, which consolidates BlackRock’s position in the cryptocurrency market. leadership position.
Robert Michnik, head of BlackRock's digital assets, mentioned in an interview with Bloomberg that the company's institutional investor and wealth advisory services are continuing to grow, with direct client demand being the main driver of this growth.
However, the growing popularity of BlackRock funds has also attracted the attention of scammers. These criminals use various fraudulent means to try to deceive investors who lack vigilance. Therefore, BlackRock reminds investors to remain highly vigilant when facing any suspicious individuals or platforms to avoid being deceived.
BlackRock's fund growth draws attention from fraudsters
As BlackRock's funds continue to grow, some criminals have also begun to turn their attention to this field. These scammers usually set up fake BlackRock platforms and steal investors' personal information and financial data through phishing websites.
They also pretend to be BlackRock employees and proactively contact potential victims via email or social media, offering some seemingly attractive but actually false investment opportunities. These scams often take advantage of investors' interest and enthusiasm for BlackRock's spot ETFs and trick them into making investment decisions without full understanding.
The scammers have come up with a variety of tactics, including conducting so-called investment training programs on social media, using fake email addresses, and creating fake official BlackRock documents to increase their credibility. They also use time pressure, social engineering techniques and various deceptive techniques to create an atmosphere of urgency in investment, so that investors make irrational decisions under pressure.
BlackRock expressed great concern about this and reminded investors to remain vigilant when encountering any suspicious situations to avoid falling into the trap of scammers due to momentary impulse. #贝莱德防诈骗 #投资者警示 #加密货币投资安全 #网络安全意识 #金融诈骗防范
Conclusion:
BlackRock's warning highlights the growing prevalence of fraud in the investment sector, especially in the cryptocurrency market. The company stressed that any investment advice or payment requests made in the name of BlackRock through social media platforms are scams. Investors should remain vigilant and be alert to any suspicious individuals or platforms to ensure that their personal information and financial security are not compromised.
Through the BlackRock case, we have seen the positive measures taken by financial giants to protect brand reputation and investor interests. This is not only a protection for BlackRock itself, but also a maintenance of the health and stability of the entire financial market. Investors should learn from this incident, improve their risk awareness and prevention capabilities, and jointly create a safer and more transparent investment environment.
