Advertisements impersonating Bank Negara Malaysia
Seen an advertisement like this online?
Don’t be too quick to trust what you see. Scammers may use AI-generated advertisements to impersonate Bank Negara Malaysia and mislead you.
If in doubt, don't engage. Report it.
Deepfake advertisements impersonating Governor
Do not be fooled by deepfake advertisements online impersonating the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. If in doubt, verify with BNMLINK via https://bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Investment scam using deepfake of Governor
This scam has resurfaced online.
Scammers may use fake articles or social media accounts and impersonate senior Bank Negara Malaysia officials to mislead the public.
If you encounter suspicious content claiming to be from Bank Negara Malaysia or its officers, please verify through BNM's official channels.
Poster promoting an event at BNM?
A convincing visual can still be fake. Be cautious of AI-generated visuals claiming to promote official BNM events. If in doubt, don’t engage. Report it.
Make a small bank deposit to secure a larger cash gift?
Pay RM350 to receive RM30,000? That’s a scam! BNM will never ask you to pay a security deposit or transfer money to a personal bank account. Do not pay. Stop communicating. Block and report the scammer immediately.
Received letter with BNM logo signed by Governor?
Do not simply trust fake documents that misuse Bank Negara Malaysia’s logo or the name of its officers. If in doubt, verify with BNMLINK at http://bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Giving personal information in online form that has BNM logo?
Do not simply share your details in forms misusing Bank Negara Malaysia’s name and logo. If in doubt, verify with BNMLINK at http://bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Email notification about unclaimed funds
Do not be deceived by emails masquerading as the Governor. If in doubt, verify with BNMLINK at https://bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Received a call or message from the Governor?
Do not be deceived by scam messages impersonating Governor of BNM using fake credentials via private messaging platforms.
If in doubt, verify with BNMLINK at bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Investment scams misusing BNM logo
Don’t fall for fraudsters using BNM’s name or logo to push fake investments promising quick, high returns.
When unsure, check if the entity or scheme can be trusted using BNM's Financial Consumer Alert or Securities Commission Malaysia's Investment Checker and Investor Alert List.
Found an online profile of the Governor?
Do not be fooled by scammers impersonating the Governor of BNM through fake social media accounts.
BNM DOES NOT communicate or request personal information through social media.
If in doubt, please contact BNMLINK via bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Investment scams misusing celebrity images
Do not be fooled by scammers misusing BNM’s name and logo, as well as photos of public figures to promote fake investment schemes that promise high and quick returns on social media.
Many of these advertisements on social media will redirect you to messaging apps where scammers convince you to transfer funds for investments.
BNM does not endorse any investment schemes.
Always verify investment schemes through official sources before making any transactions. If in doubt, please contact BNMLINK via bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Received a BNM letter in the email?
Scammers continue to exploit public trust by misusing Bank Negara Malaysia’s identity. Always verify before taking action! Bank Negara Malaysia will never require you to transfer funds or disclose personal banking details for any investigation.
If in doubt, please contact BNMLINK via bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
Received a letter or call from a BNM official?
Don't be deceived by messages or letters sent by individuals pretending to be senior officers of Bank Negara Malaysia. If in doubt, contact BNMLINK via https://bnmlink.bnm.gov.my
