Online scams in Moldova: what to do after sharing card details
Published by Avocat Expert · Republic of Moldova
A fake bank call or payment link can put your money at risk. Act promptly and keep information about the incident.
Prepared on 29 October 2026
1. Contact your bank through a verified channel
End the suspicious conversation. Call the number on your card or the bank’s official website and ask to block the compromised card. Do not use a number or link supplied by the caller or share authentication codes.
2. Describe what happened accurately
Explain whether you disclosed information, approved a payment or noticed an unknown transaction. Record the amount, time and displayed recipient. Ask how to report and dispute the transaction; reimbursement is not automatic.
3. Preserve records
Save messages, website addresses, profile details and payment confirmations. Do not revisit a suspicious website just to take screenshots. Keep a separate folder and do not publish banking details or identity documents.
4. Prepare a report
Report the incident to the Police and retain confirmation. Prepare a timeline and the bank’s responses for your consultation. A lawyer can assess available steps based on the evidence and circumstances; recovery cannot be guaranteed.
Official sources (in Romanian)
General information. Applicable rules and deadlines must be checked against the specific situation and the relevant version of the legislation.