Beware of scammers using STR, Sara hotline, says finance ministry
The finance ministry urged the public to report scammers using the official Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah or Sumbangan Asas Rahmah lines to request large payments. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The finance ministry has advised the public to be cautious against scammers using the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) or Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) hotline to request large payments.
It said third parties are not allowed to use its official telephone numbers, and its officers are not authorised to collect payments from the public for any purpose.
“The public is reminded to report to the police immediately if they receive such calls,” it said in a statement.
‘“For inquiries related to both donations, the public can still reach out to the finance ministry’s STR and SARA hotline at 03-8882 4565/4566.”
The distribution of phase 2 payments for STR to 8.4 million recipients commenced in April, with payments ranging from RM100 to RM650.
Sara cash aid for poor and hardcore households were distributed from Jan 22, benefitting 700,000 Malaysians.