Please note the following important warning: Criminal activities involving misuse of the name of Deutsche Börse Group/Deutsche Börse AG

It has come to our attention that criminals are currently increasingly using the name and logo of Deutsche Börse Group/Deutsche Börse AG for investment fraud and other criminal activities (such as phishing). The aim is to trick potential victims into transferring money, disclosing sensitive data (such as passwords or account information), or installing malware.

We would like to clarify that these fraud attempts are not connected to us in any way, and we expressly distance ourselves from them. We neither endorse nor authorize them.

To safeguard against such potential risks, please note the following:

• No services for private customers: Deutsche Börse Group/Deutsche Börse AG does not offer investment products, trading accounts, transactions, or apps for private customers.
• No requests for payments or disclosure of data: We will not request that you to transfer money, pay fees, or disclose personal data via text message, chat, or social media.
• No presence in social investment groups: We do not operate any trading, investment, or support groups on social networks or messenger services such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

Please note that the aforementioned points are not exhaustive. Instead, they present a summary of recurring patterns employed by fraudsters that have been identified through a review of reported cases. For additional insights on the methods employed by fraudsters, please refer to the following resources.

If you recognize any of the patterns described above in your specific case, we recommend that you cease communication and either report the incident to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) via this link or contact your local police station.