The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued a scam alert warning that fake social media profiles are fraudulently posing as Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu. It stated that the Governor does not have any social media accounts, and any genuine accounts would be verified. The Bank has reported the fake profiles to various social media platforms and urged the public to remain vigilant, noting that the accounts are designed to look authentic and may use stolen images. It highlighted common scam approaches linked to such impersonation, including fake prize or lottery wins that create urgency, phishing attempts to obtain personal and financial information, and fraudulent requests for money, and reiterated that official communications from the Governor’s office are distributed only via the Bank’s official website and verified Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe social media channels.
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 2025-09-17
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe warns of fake social media profiles impersonating Governor John Mushayavanhu
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued a scam alert regarding fake social media profiles impersonating Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu, emphasizing that he has no social media accounts. The Bank has reported these profiles and warned the public about scams involving fake prize wins, phishing, and fraudulent money requests. Official communications are only through the Bank's website and verified channels.