The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely present themselves as BSP officials or employees to deceive people.
Scammers may send electronic messages telling targets to deposit money into an account, claiming it is needed to release, recover, or restore funds. In some instances, they also show fake BSP identification cards complete with names, photos, and forged signatures to appear credible. They use mobile numbers, email addresses, and other contact details that are not officially linked to the central bank or its staff.
The BSP clarified that all such IDs and contact information used in these schemes are fake. It stressed that its officials and employees never solicit or collect money from the public for any fund-related services. Legitimate financial institutions and their staff also do not reach out unsolicited via text, email, or phone to ask people to deposit or transfer funds to personal accounts.
Members of the public are advised never to send or transfer money, nor share personal account or financial details, in response to such communications. They should also avoid clicking suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
The central bank urges everyone to stay vigilant and independently verify the authenticity of any message, call, document, ID, or other communication claiming to be from the BSP or its officials through the BSP’s official channels.
