Information on fraud attempts
We draw your attention to the fact that Mirova, like all companies, is regularly targeted by malicious individuals through attempts at fraud, scams, extortion of funds, in particular via identity theft, creation of false email addresses, proposals of fake financial products... We recommend that you be vigilant to protect yourself from these individuals, and more information is presented on the following link:
General context
Fraud is defined as a dishonest act committed with the intention of deceiving by contravening the law or regulations. Currently, cyber attacks and fraud attempts are increasingly frequent. Your personal data is the target of malicious people trying to extract money from you. The methods used to obtain them are various: by phone, by email or even by postal mail.
For Mirova, a portfolio management company approved by the “Autorité des Marchés Financiers” (AMF) under number GP-02014, the need to fight against fraud is part of this new context of an increase in proven cases of fraud and an increase in cyber attacks on companies.
Thus, Mirova wishes to inform its clients that malicious persons are currently engaged in attempts to impersonate their identity for fraudulent purposes, notably through the dissemination of false job offers on social networks and unsolicited contact with individuals:
Mirova recalls that:
- official exchanges with candidates are exclusively via professional email addresses bearing the domain [@mirova.com];
- unsecured instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) for recruitment or any other commercial approach are not used by Mirova;
- Mirova never solicits payment, banking information or sensitive personal data as part of its recruitment process;
For more information on so-called "employment scams", you can consult the following website: https://www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr/tous-nos-contenus/actualites/arnaques-a-l-emploi (in French)
We also see an increase in fraud related to investments in cryptocurrencies. Indeed, fraudsters can use the name or identity of Mirova to offer you fake investments, often presented as fast and guaranteed.
Mirova recalls that:
- We never offer a direct investment in cryptocurrency.
- We will never ask you to make a transfer to an unverified digital wallet or account.
- It is important to always check the authenticity of emails, phone numbers and websites used.
In general, Mirova draws the attention of its clients to the fact that certain malicious individuals pose as advisors and/or employees working at Mirova or for Mirova. They often use false telephone and email contact details, notably by creating fake domain names, approaching the Mirova domain name to deceive the interlocutor’s vigilance (see indicative and non-exhaustive list below). They also impersonate the identity of real Mirova employees (in the contracts transmitted, false signatures, false company stamps...) with the aim of extorting funds and selling financial and/or real estate products that have no connection with Mirova’s activities.
Examples of fraudulent domain names
Mirova does not contact prospect or carrier customers directly, by any means whatsoever, without it having been requested before.
Here is a list of known fraudulent domain names, not related to Mirova or its subsidiaries (this list may not be exhaustive):
- MIROVA.UK
- MIROVAS.COM
- MIROVAL.COM
- MIROVA.PAGE
- MIROVAZ.COM
- MIROVA-AM.COM
- MIROVA-GESTION.COM
- MXMMIROVA.LIVE
- MIROVA.BE
- mlrova.com
- MIROVA-INVESTMENTS.COM
- MIROVA-IMMO.COM
- MIROVA-INVEST.COM
- MIROVA-REAL-ESTATE.FR
- MIROVA-REAL-ESTATE.COM
- MIROVA.XYZ
- MIROVAI.COM
- MIROVA.NET
- MIROVA.CN
- MIROVA-OFENZIVA.COM
- MIROVA.COM.TR
- MIROVA.HU
- MIROVA-ADM.COM
- MIROVABRAND.COM
- Mirovausa.com
- MOROVA.SK
- MIROVAHI.COM
- MIROVASTUDIOS.COM
- MIROVAEI.COM
- MYROVA.COM
- MIROVA-HOME.HU
- MIROVA.STORE
- MIROVASTORE.COM
AMF Recommendations on Combating Fraud
An independent public authority, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers is responsible for ensuring the protection of savings invested in financial products, informing investors and the proper functioning of markets. Mirova is a portfolio management company regulated by the AMF under number GP-02014. The recommendations are as follows:
- Do not follow up on unsolicited phone calls;
- Do not communicate your personal details (telephone, email, ID, RIB, IBAN, proof of domicile, etc.) directly by email or to sites whose reliability you cannot attest to;
- Beware of promises of quick wins without counterparties; there is no high return without high risk;
- Do not take for granted the information given by an interlocutor on the phone, by mail or by email. Thefts are frequent, numerous and easy to carry out;
- If the company contacting you has not been warned by the AMF, this does not mean that it is authorized to provide you with financial services;
- Do not give in to the urgency or pressure of your interlocutor, take the time to think;
- Find out about the company that your contact person claims to be by searching for their contact details (telephone, email address and postal address) via other information vectors in order to verify the veracity of the information provided by them and do not hesitate to check the identity of your contact persons via calls to telephone numbers indicated on official websites.
For more recommendations, we invite you to also consult the educational information of the AMF accessible at the following addresses:
- Avoid scams (in French)
- The AMF, AFG, ASPIM, France Invest, Anacofi, Cie CIF, CNCGP and CNCIF warn the public against an upsurge in the theft of names of authorised market players
- The AMF warns the public about fraudulent offers to invest in the energy transition
In addition, the AMF has published on its website:
Report fraud or attempted fraud to Mirova
If you are or believe you have been a victim of fraud or attempted fraud in connection to Mirova, please contact us directly using the contact details : [email protected]
Mirova reserves the right to take any legal action against the perpetrators of these fraudulent acts.
Everyone’s vigilance is essential to fight against fraud.