Rewritten Title: Central Bank Issues Urgent Public Alert on Fraudulent Social Media Loan Scams
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A Warning to the Public
In an official advisory, the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran has alerted citizens to a rising wave of fraudulent pages on social media platforms. The Bank warns that unscrupulous individuals are exploiting the public’s need for financial services by promoting fake loan schemes.
The Mechanics of the Scam
These deceptive pages, active on platforms like Instagram and Telegram, falsely use the official logos and titles of the Central Bank and the banking network. Their primary tactic involves luring citizens with promises of loans and directing them to click on malicious links. The ultimate goal of these operations is not to provide financial aid but to orchestrate fraud and steal personal assets from the public.
Official Disassociation and Public Guidance
The Central Bank has issued a clear and firm disassociation, stating: “All pages related to granting loans that are active on social networks have no connection whatsoever with the Central Bank or the official banking network.” The Bank emphasizes that these entities are illegally misusing official insignia to create a false sense of legitimacy.
To combat this threat, the Central Bank strongly urges all citizens to exercise high vigilance. The public is advised to completely ignore these deceptive advertisements and, most importantly, refrain from clicking on any links provided by these pages.
Rely on Official Channels
The Bank reiterates that all legitimate information concerning banking facilities and services is communicated exclusively through the Central Bank’s official public information portal and other verified banking channels. Citizens are encouraged to rely solely on these authoritative sources for accurate financial information and to report any suspicious activity.