The Philippine Information Agency revealed that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has received reports that an entity named “UNA Financing Corporation” is fraudulently using the BSP’s name and logo. The entity is also said to be using the names of BSP employees and officers.

The scheme involves collecting fees and personal information, purportedly to secure the BSP’s clearance for loan releases sought by individuals.

The BSP clarifies that it has no connections to, and has no dealings with, UNA Financing Corporation. The BSP further emphasises that in performing its official functions, neither the BSP nor its personnel will solicit money. Furthermore, they will not request information that could compromise financial accounts.

To guard against such illegal claims, the BSP advises the public to refrain from sending money to unverified accounts and from transacting with entities and individuals falsely representing themselves as officers, employees, or agents of the BSP.

The public should also verify the information they receive from such entities and individuals claiming to be connected with the BSP and report their illegal activity to the concerned law-enforcement agencies for investigation and appropriate action.

The public can also report fraudulent and suspicious claims and representations involving the BSP using the following contact details:

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Address:A. Mabini St. cor. P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila, Philippines

Contact Number: (+632) 8811-1277 or 8811-1BSP

E-mail Address: bspmail@bsp.gov.ph

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