Amarenco has been informed of the existence of fraudulent practices by people impersonating some of its employees, encouraging individuals to invest in renewable energy projects via participatory financing. Amarenco advises anyone who is the subject of such solicitations to be extremely vigilant. These approaches constitute attempts at fraud, which may involve deceptive solicitations seeking to carry out a transaction by means of a bank transfer or dematerialised payment. These solicitations are made by e-mail or by telephone using Amarenco’s name. While these may seem serious at first glance, there are certain details that should alert you to potential fraud.
Adopt the right reflexes
Never click on a link in an e-mail asking you to connect in order to reactivate a bank account, check suspicious transactions or enter bank details. Always check the sender’s address. Amarenco strongly urges you to beware of offers that are too attractive, that promise a very high and risk-free return, and that require you to make a decision or take action quickly. Under no circumstances do we offer to invest directly in renewable energy projects, as proposed by recent fraud attempts that have been identified. Generally speaking, Amarenco does not offer direct investments or banking products, whether for investment or savings.
What should I do if I have any doubts?
If you have any doubts, the Amarenco teams are at your disposal on +33 5 63 34 20 42. They will quickly check whether or not the person contacting you works for Amarenco, and whether or not they are impersonating the person who signed the email. It is also advisable to consult the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) blacklist of all fraudulent companies.
What should I do if I fall victim to a scam?
It is imperative to lodge a complaint immediately with the nearest police station or gendarmerie. You should also report the e-mail or phishing site to :
- – the Phishing Initiative website, to feed the databases of the various browsers to block access to these sites
- – the Internet Signalement (Pharos) site, to report the illegality of the site to the police. Finally, it is important to contact the Amarenco teams on +33 5 63 34 20 42
