Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Friderica Widyasari Dewi, the Head of the Financial Services Authority’s (OJK) Behavioral Supervision, Consumer Education, and Protection, said on Monday (5/8/2024 that the new Anti-Scam Center will expedite the fight against illegal financial activities.

The center aims to quickly block fraudulent transactions and, if possible, recover funds for victims. 

“We want to accelerate the blocking process for reports of scams and ensure any remaining funds are returned to the victims,” she said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Scheduled to launch in August 2024, the Anti-Scam Center will enhance consumer protection in the financial sector. Initially, about 15 banks will join the center, which will work closely with financial service providers and law enforcement to address illegal financial activities.

The center will focus on identifying fraudulent accounts and coordinating with banks for swift action. It will also provide public education to prevent scams and fraud, supported by an initiative involving 16 government agencies and backed by President Joko Widodo.

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