The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public against unscrupulous individuals who unlawfully represent themselves as employees or authorized representatives of the central bank.
Said individuals use both real and fictitious names of BSP personnel, officers, and organizational units in making phone calls or sending messages to their target victims. They also utilize fraudulent mobile numbers and email addresses that resemble legitimate and official BSP sources.
In the performance of their official functions, the BSP clarifies that its personnel, officers, and units will never solicit money or ask any information or documents involving private individuals’ financial transactions.
To guard against such misrepresentations, the BSP reminds the public to always remain vigilant, avoid providing personal or financial information to suspicious individuals, and refrain from sending money to unverified recipients.
Source: BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS