THERE is an increasing number of ways people try to lure unassuming social media users to scam them of money, or to drum up business by misrepresentation.
Using official names and logos seems to be a tactic they adopt to look "legit".
Is a social media page misusing the Tabung Haji logo while sharing posts on trips to Mecca?
Verdict:
TRUE
In a statement released by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) on Thursday (Oct 19), the board cautioned that its logo has been misused on social media.
The official page shared a photo of a page named "Thijari Tabung" with the TH logo.
"The Facebook page named 'Thijari Tabung' is not under the management of TH.
"The use of the logo is without TH's permission.
"The public is advised to always be wary of pages on social media that use the TH logo," it said.
The TH official page added that anyone in doubt may contact it directly at 03-62071919.
