The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiaries across the island, posing as officials of the main office. According to the Board, callers have been requesting personal information under…
The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiaries across the island, posing as officials of the main office. According to the Board, callers have been requesting personal information under the guise of official purposes and then demanding money payments. The Welfare Benefits Board stressed that these activities are carried out without any knowledge or approval of the Board, which under no circumstances charges money for such work. Beneficiaries are urged to remain vigilant and not to respond to such fraudulent demands. Those who have already received suspicious calls are requested to lodge complaints with their Divisional Secretariat Office or the Criminal Investigation Division of the relevant police jurisdiction. The Board emphasized that protecting beneficiaries from exploitation is a priority and reminded the public that all official Aswesuma services are provided free of charge. (Newswire)