Guernsey Financial Services Commission

01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 09:50

Phishing attempt

Phishing attempt

20th January 2026

The Commission has become aware of a possible phishing attempt being sent purporting to be from the Commission, using the domain "gfsc.gg.cliopost.com"

If you have received such an email from the Commission, please do not reply or click on any links or attachments and instead forward it to [email protected]

The Commission sends its emails from the domain ending "gfsc.gg."

Firms are reminded of the guidance available to them in the Commission's Cyber Rules and Guidance, 2021 and in particular the need to ensure firms:

  • and their staff exercise caution and vigilance by not clicking on or opening unfamiliar links in emails;
  • have appropriate cyber security software in place;
  • implement IT systems updates in a timely manner;
  • notify the Commission if they are subject to a significant cyber security event.
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