Recently, quite a few individuals have reported to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam that they have received fraudulent calls impersonating Embassy staff, with the caller ID displaying the Embassy's publicly listed phone number (8960711). The fraudsters falsely claim that the individuals have encountered issues with their visas or passports, deceiving them to transfer money to a designated account.
The Embassy hereby solemnly reminds that 8960711 is the Embassy's phone number for consular protection and assistance, and it is rarely used for making outgoing calls to the individuals. We remind the public to be vigilant, not to fall victim to deception, and not to trust any calls or emails requesting personal financial information, money transfers, or payments.
If you unfortunately fall victim to fraud, please immediately contact the sending or receiving bank to freeze the transfer, and promptly report the incident to the Brunei police.
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam once again reminds everyone to stay vigilant and guard against fraud.
Brunei Police Hotline: 993
Consular Section of the Embassy Inquiry Hotline: +673-2334163
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam
7th June 2024