Idul Adha: Online Qurban Scams on the Rise

Online qurban transactions during Idul Adha are increasingly overshadowed by rising digital fraud. Perpetrators exploit high consumer transaction volumes through various tactics, including fake links and personal data theft.

Digital identity company VIDA notes that fraud methods are becoming more sophisticated through layered approaches. Perpetrators use not only phishing but also deepfakes, social engineering, and account takeovers.

VIDA’s founder and group CEO, Niki Luhur, urges the public to exercise caution when conducting online qurban transactions, especially when receiving suspicious links or offers. ‘It is crucial to scrutinise each transaction carefully and avoid clicking on suspicious links hastily,’ Luhur said on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

VIDA advises the public to transact only through official qurban institutions and not be tempted by unrealistically low prices. People are also warned against sharing OTP codes or personal data with third parties.

According to VIDA’s 2026 SEA Digital Identity Fraud Outlook whitepaper, digital fraud attacks are becoming more organised and evolving in line with consumer transaction habits.

The threat extends not only to consumers but also to online qurban service providers, prompting businesses to verify payments more meticulously before processing transactions.