Unauthorized Facebook Account Impersonating the AMLC

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) hereby informs the public that a fraudulent Facebook account is currently circulating online, falsely representing the AMLC and posting unauthorized or misleading content, such as offering services to recover money lost in scams. A screenshot of the fake Facebook account is shown below:

The fake account under the name "Anti-Money Laundering Council - PH" is not affiliated with nor authorized by the AMLC. The AMLC does not and will not solicit or collect money or other fees from the public. Any information, announcements, or communications from this account should be considered unofficial and fraudulent. The AMLC is coordinating with the appropriate authorities to investigate and take down the fake Facebook account. 

The AMLC does not have an account with Facebook or other social media platforms. The public is advised to refrain from engaging with social media accounts purporting to be that of the AMLC.  

If you have been contacted by or victimized by the fake account or scammed, you may report the incident to the:

⦁    Philippine National Police (PNP)
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Contact nos.: (0998) 598-8116 and (+632) 414-1560

⦁    National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
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Contact nos.: (+632) 523-8231 to 38 local 3454, 3455

⦁    Cyber Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC)
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Contact nos.: 09666524885 (Globe) or 09206260217 (Smart)

The public is urged to remain vigilant and to rely only on AMLC’s official communication channels:

⦁    Website: http://www.amlc.gov.ph/ 
⦁    Email: ⦁    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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