The Central Bank of the Philippines has warned the public about individuals falsely claiming to be central bank officers or personnel in order to solicit donations or obtain personal information. It stressed that it does not seek donations or any other monetary contributions from the public. The notice urges the public to treat any communication or document purportedly issued by or associated with the central bank with caution and to verify its authenticity. Suspicious or illegal activity should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for investigation, and fraudulent or suspicious claims involving the central bank may also be reported directly to it.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-06-16
Central Bank of the Philippines warns of impersonation scams involving fake donation requests and personal data collection
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned of scams involving people posing as its officers or staff to ask for donations or collect personal information. It said it does not solicit monetary contributions from the public and urged people to verify purported central bank communications and report suspicious activity.