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ECB warns of scam letters pitching fake digital euro pilot

  • —ECB called letters about a 'digital euro pilot' fraudulent
  • —Victims were urged to contact local police
  • —The alert was issued on October 27, 2026
Why it matters: Scams tied to the digital euro could erode public trust in the CBDC before launch and invite tougher consumer-protection rules.
Source: Coinfomania