IN THE slippery world of scams, nothing is sacred—not even the seemingly official letterhead of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Imagine opening a letter that looks every bit the part of an official document, down to the last emblem and signature.
Yet, could this polished piece of paper actually be the handiwork of scammers trying to con you out of your hard-earned money?
Verdict:
TRUE
Scammers have begun circulating letters that appear to be official correspondence from EPF, falsely claiming that a significant sum of RM100,000 has been withdrawn from the victim's account.
The letter states that this withdrawal has been halted due to the lapse of more than nine days since the application was made.
It then instructs the victim to pay a RM500 fee to release the funds, promising a quick reimbursement along with the RM100,000.
However, this is nothing more than a sophisticated ploy to deceive individuals into handing over RM500.
EPF has responded to these fraudulent activities by alerting the public via social media about the misuse of their letterhead by scammers.
They strongly advise individuals to verify any such communications through official channels, such as the EPF website or their social media platforms, to avoid falling victim to these scams.
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