BRI Warns Against High-Yield Investment Scam Risks

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BRI, has urged the public to be more discerning when responding to various investment offers, especially those promising high returns. Amid the wide range of investment choices available, understanding the characteristics of the product, the risks involved, and the party making the offer is essential before the public commits any funds.

BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny said that the growing public interest in investment is a positive development. In his view, adequate information is an important part of helping the public consider investment options that suit their needs and risk profiles.

“High returns are certainly one consideration when investing. However, before placing funds, the public needs to understand how the investment works, the risks that accompany it, and who is offering the product. With complete information, investment decisions can be made more wisely,” said Dhanny.

The public also needs to scrutinise offers that promise high returns within a short period with unreasonable profit levels, especially if information about the product and the offering party is not clearly provided.

Understanding the legality of the offering party and the authority responsible for supervising the product is also an important part before the public places funds. The use of a name, logo, or identity of a particular company or institution does not necessarily indicate an official relationship with the party offering the investment.

“BRI invites the public to increase their vigilance in responding to various investment offers, particularly those offering high returns. With adequate information, the public can consider investment options more wisely,” Dhanny concluded.

If members of the public receive investment offers from individuals promising unreasonable high returns or interest, they are advised not to rush into making transfers or providing personal data and banking information. The public should first verify the legality of the offering party, verify information about the product through the official channels of the relevant company or institution, and check the authority responsible for supervising the product.

If indications of fraud or misuse of BRI’s name and identity are found, the public can keep evidence of communications and transactions and immediately report it through BRI’s official channels and to the authorities.

To obtain information about BRI products and services, the public can access BRI’s official channels through the website bri.co.id, Instagram @bankbri_id, X @BANKBRI_ID, @kontakBRI, and @promo_BRI, TikTok @bankbri_id, Facebook and YouTube BANK BRI, as well as Contact BRI 1500017. The public can also contact BRI’s Virtual Assistant Sabrina via WhatsApp at 0812-1214-017.