Thousands of Albanians were scammed by "TXEX", ASKS reacts today: Beware of fraudulent online investment schemes

2025-08-28 12:00:50Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Thousands of Albanians were scammed by "TXEX", ASKS reacts today:
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The National Cyber ​​Security Authority, in exercising its powers to guarantee security in the digital space and raise public awareness of cyber risks, informs citizens about the identification of a case of online fraud through a platform called TXEX.

This platform, presented as an application for investing in cryptocurrency, is not registered and is not licensed in the Republic of Albania and as such operates outside any national legal framework.

From our observations and the numerous denunciations made public, it is concluded that its activity bears the clear characteristics of a fraudulent digital scheme.

How fraud works

The TXEX platform uses:
• Seductive and false advertisements on social networks (e.g. Instagram, TikTok);
• Creation of simulated communication groups on Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal;
• Presentation of fabricated profits to build credibility among victims;
• Requesting additional payments under the pretext of “verification” or “withdrawal of funds”;
• Collection of sensitive personal documents (ID, photo), increasing the risk of misuse of personal data.

AKSK warns Albanian citizens that involvement in this platform brings:
• Irrecoverable financial losses;
• High risk of violating privacy and digital identity;
• Possibility of further misuse of personal data by criminal networks.

Citizens should keep in mind that:
1. No unlicensed entity has the right to offer financial or investment services in Albania;
2. Promises of quick and guaranteed profits are a classic indicator of online fraud;
3. No legitimate platform requires additional payments or personal data to withdraw funds.

To protect themselves and others, AKSK calls on citizens to:
• Not to conduct financial transactions with this platform;
• Not to share sensitive personal data with unknown entities;
• To immediately report suspicious cases.

The National Cyber ​​Security Authority emphasizes that cybersecurity is an integral part of national security, and that protection from digital fraud requires increased vigilance, continuous awareness, and cooperation of citizens with responsible institutions.

With vigilance, reporting, and individual care, everyone contributes to creating a safe, reliable, and sustainable cyber environment for all of Albanian society.


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