Every day, dozens of transactions take place at the BRILink agency\nowned by Agus Purwanto, a mobile phone stall located in Gintungan,\nButuh, Tengaran, Semarang. Residents visit the shop for various needs,\nranging from purchasing mobile credit and daily necessities to\nperforming financial transactions.<\/p>\n
Behind the counter, the owner, Agus Purwanto, serves each customer\u2019s\nneeds individually. The business, which originally focused on selling\nmobile credit and some basic groceries, has now expanded into a key\nservice point for financial transactions within the local community.<\/p>\n
\u201cInitially, it was a mobile credit stall with some groceries, then it\nbecame a BRILink Agent. I was interested because many customers\nsuggested opening BRILink services,\u201d Agus said in an official statement\non Tuesday (29\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
Agus shared that his journey as a BRILink Agent began in late 2019\nafter considering feedback from his customers. He recognised that the\nservice would not only provide opportunities to expand his business but\nalso address the residents\u2019 need for more accessible financial\ntransaction services.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter becoming a BRILink Agent, the stall became busier because we\ncould handle banking transactions and other needs. BRILink also helps\nmany people by making transactions much easier,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Every day, Agus handles up to 50 transactions, with cash deposits and\nwithdrawals being the most frequently used services. To accommodate the\nneeds of the residents, the Agus Purwanto BRILink Agency operates daily\nfrom 06:00 to 22:00. These operating hours provide flexibility for\ncustomers to transact before or after their daily activities.<\/p>\n
The presence of the BRILink Agent makes it easier for the community\nto access banking services without having to travel long distances. Over\ntime, Agus\u2019s role has evolved; he does not only facilitate transactions\nbut also educates residents when they face the threat of fraudulent\ntransactions.<\/p>\n
According to Agus, the fraud methods experienced by residents are\nquite diverse. Some perpetrators pretend to be bank officials, while\nothers claim a family member has been in an accident and request the\nvictim to immediately transfer a large sum of money. In such situations,\nAgus endeavours to remind customers not to rush into transactions before\nverifying the truth of the information received.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring my time as an agent, I have helped thwart several scams\ninvolving various modes of fraud. When such situations arise, I usually\ntell them directly not to be easily deceived and not to be provoked,\u201d\nAgus remarked.<\/p>\n
From a simple mobile credit stall, Agus\u2019s business has grown into a\nBRILink Agency that is increasingly trusted by the community. In\naddition to increasing his business traffic, this role provides him with\nthe opportunity to help citizens transact more safely.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny stated that\nthe existence of BRILink Agents is part of BRI\u2019s efforts to expand\naccess to financial services across various regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cBRILink Agents not only bring financial services closer to the\ncommunity but also create economic opportunities for agents and their\nsurrounding environments. This collaboration is part of BRI\u2019s efforts to\nexpand financial inclusion while simultaneously driving broader\ncommunity economic activity,\u201d said Dhanny.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/preventing-fraud-this-brilink-agent-actively-educates-the-public-1790668407", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }