Warnings and Alerts Stay informed about potential risks in Ireland's financial markets by reviewing the latest warnings and alerts issued by Central Bank of Ireland and our European partners. Central Bank of Ireland Warnings & Alerts Topic Central Bank warns on scam targeting consumers seeking cash loans Investor Warning: Retail investors at risk when trading in volatile markets Warning on Virtual Currencies Alert on Initial Coin Offerings EBA Warnings Topic EBA Warning and Opinion on Virtual Currencies EBA Consumer Infographic (PDF 1.48MB) ESMA Warnings Topic Finfluencers factsheet - Tips for responsible promotion Joint ESAs warning on crypto-assets Joint ESAs factsheet on crypto-assets ESMA Warning on the use of AI ESMA Warning on Crypto Assets ESMA Warning on the risk of investing in crypto assets ESMA Warning on CFDs and Binary Options ESMA Statement on Potential Risks Associated with Investing in Contingent Convertible Instruments ESMA Statement on Risks of Investing in Complex Products ESMA Statement on Investment Recommendations Made on Social Media ESMA Warnings - Irish Language Versions Topic Tionchairí airgeadais bhileog eolais - Moltaí maidir le cur chun cinn freagrach Míniú ar chripteashócmainní Rabhadh maidir le cripteashócmhainní Rabhadh ó ESMA maidir le húsáid na hIntleachta Saorga See Also: Warning Notices See all warning notices issued by Central Bank of Ireland. Financial Scams Learn to spot common scams and how to stay safe from them. Smishing Find out about smishing and how you can avoid it. Phishing Emails Scammers are impersonating Central Bank of Ireland and our staff in emails. Find out what to watch out for.