FAKE - Finance Ministry asks people to share account details to receive funds



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A fraudulent certificate, falsely claiming to be from the Ministry of Finance, is circulating and asking recipients to share their bank account details. This is a scam. Authorities are warning the public not to respond to any such letters or emails that request personal financial information.

A certificate issued in the name ofMinistry of Finance is asking the recipient to share bank account details in order to receive funds. This certificate is FAKE. Never respond to such letters received via emails/post asking you to share your bank related details.
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FAQ :

The fake certificate, purportedly from the Ministry of Finance, is asking recipients to share their bank account details.

No, the certificate is fake and is part of a scam.

You should never respond to such letters or emails. Do not share your bank account details or any other sensitive financial information.

These fake requests are being sent via emails or post.




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