BRI: KUR Offers via Unofficial Links are a Fraud Scheme

Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has affirmed that the recent proliferation of Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) offers via unofficial links and social media constitutes a fraudulent modus operandi that misuses the company’s name. BRI Micro Director Akhmad Purwakajaya assured that all such information does not originate from BRI and has no connection to the company’s services or operations. “All KUR application processes at BRI can be accessed by the public through branch offices, sub-branch offices, BRI Units, Teras BRI, or BRILink Agents, or by contacting BRI marketing officers across Indonesia, and no initial fees are charged,” Akhmad stated in Jakarta on Saturday. Accordingly, the company urges the public not to access or click on unofficial links. Furthermore, the company never requests confidential customer data such as PINs, passwords, or OTP codes under any circumstances. Any such request can be confirmed as an indicator of fraud. The company also advises the public not to readily believe offers promising quick disbursements with unreasonable conditions and to always verify information through official BRI channels. Official channels include the website www.bri.co.id, Instagram @bankbri_id, X @bankbri_id, @kontakbri, Facebook Bank BRI, and Contact BRI 14017/1500017. Akhmad emphasised that the company consistently strengthens efforts to educate the public on financial literacy and vigilance against various digital crime tactics. Moreover, according to him, the company actively coordinates with authorities and relevant parties to follow up on fraud schemes that misuse the company’s name. The company also expresses its commitment to continuously safeguarding banking service security and public trust by prioritising prudential banking principles and the implementation of good corporate governance.