Central Bank of the Philippines warns against donation scams impersonating Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno

The Central Bank of the Philippines warned the public about fraudulent schemes that misuse the name of Monetary Board Member Benjamin E. Diokno to solicit donations for supposed charitable causes. The scams involve electronic messages claiming to come from the central bank or its officials and asking recipients to transfer funds to bank accounts presented as belonging to charities. The central bank said neither it nor its officials and personnel solicit donations, sponsorships or financial assistance from the public, and they do not facilitate such activities for charitable organizations. It urged the public to verify any message or document that purports to involve the central bank, the Monetary Board or their officials and employees.