BaFin Warns Consumers About Panthera-gmbh.com Identity Fraud

BaFin News & Warnings

Published March 20th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

BaFin has issued a warning regarding the website panthera-gmbh.com, suspecting its operators of offering financial and investment services without authorization. The agency also confirmed that this is a case of identity fraud, with no connection to the legitimate company Panthera AM GmbH.

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The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a consumer warning concerning the website panthera-gmbh.com. BaFin suspects the operators of providing financial and investment services without the necessary authorization, which constitutes an unauthorized business activity under German law. Furthermore, BaFin has identified this as a case of identity fraud, clarifying that the website has no affiliation with the legitimate Kulmbach-based company Panthera AM GmbH.

Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid engaging with the services offered on panthera-gmbh.com. This warning serves to protect the public from potential financial scams and unauthorized financial activities. BaFin provides resources on its website for recognizing financial fraud and protecting oneself from market scams. No specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities, but awareness of such warnings is crucial for consumer-facing businesses.

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Erscheinung: 20.03.2026 | Topic Unauthorised business, Consumer protection Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website panthera- gmbh (.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panthera- gmbh (.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

Contrary to the website operators’ claims, there is no connection between this website and the Kulmbach-based company Panthera AM GmbH. This is a case of identity fraud. Panthera AM GmbH has no connection whatsoever to the website panthera- gmbh (.)com and the services and term deposit investments this website offers.

BaFin is issuing this warning on the basis of section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG).

Please be aware:

In the section “ Recognising financial fraud ”, you will find current warnings from BaFin about unauthorised companies and learn how you can protect yourself from further scams on the financial market.

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