Banking transactions, financial services, and crypto asset services in Germany are only permitted with the approval of BaFin. Some companies, however, offer such services without the necessary authorization. Information on whether a specific company is covered by BaFin can be found in the company’s database.
BaFin’s information is based on § 37 (4) of the Banking Act.
Das sollten Sie wissen!
BaFin, the Federal Criminal Police Office, and public prosecutors generally advise consumers to be extremely cautious when investing money on the internet and to thoroughly inform themselves beforehand to recognize fraud attempts in a timely manner.
In the episode «Beware of Fraud» of the BaFin Consumer Protection Podcast, you can also learn how to protect yourself from fraud in the financial market.
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