The Central Bank of the Philippines warned the public about individuals falsely posing as its officials or employees to solicit donations or obtain personal information. It clarified that it does not ask the public for donations or any other form of financial contribution and urged people to verify the authenticity of any message or document that claims to come from, or be connected to, the central bank. The notice also calls on the public to stay alert to suspicious or illegal activity and to report such cases to the relevant authorities for investigation and appropriate action. Fraudulent or questionable messages or representations involving the central bank can also be reported directly to it.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-06-16
Central Bank of the Philippines warns of impersonation scams seeking donations and personal information
The Central Bank of the Philippines warned of scams involving people falsely claiming to be its officials or employees to seek donations or personal information. It said it does not request donations or other financial contributions from the public and urged people to verify suspicious messages and report them.