EPF warns of fake website targeting special withdrawal applicants

EPF announced yesterday (March 16) that members can start applying for the special withdrawal scheme from April 1 to 30, with payment starting on April 20. It has not provided details on the application method. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: One day after the special Employee Provident Fund (EPF) RM10,000 withdrawal scheme announcement, scammers are already on the prowl for potential victims.

On Twitter today (March 17), EPF warned members of the public to beware of ads claiming to provide links for users to apply for the special withdrawal scheme. It added that no third party has been appointed to manage the application of special withdrawals.