Call to be alert over fraudulence on hajj refund

A cautionary alert has been issued over fraudulence on hajj refund, as several groups of fraudsters are active in the country.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a press release in this regard on Saturday.

According to the release, a group of fraudsters, exposing themselves as ministry officials, are calling Hajjis, owners or representatives of Hajj agencies as well as Hajj guides asking for information about their debit or credit cards, bKash or Nagad wallets.

It is mentionable that the refund money from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to Hajjis, Hajj agencies and Hajj guides is sent directly to the bank through BEFTN or through cheque. No information of debit or credit card, bKash and Nagad wallet is required for it.

The ministry has requested all not to give any such information when fraudsters call for refund.

In addition, it has also advised to complain in writing to the law enforcement agencies about such calls.