Fake TikTok accounts impersonating home minister detected
The Home Ministry's office in a statement today said the fake accounts claimed Saifuddin is offering financial assistance through a WhatsApp link provided in the biography section of the respective TikTok pages.
"The office of the Home Minister wishes to inform the public that several fake TikTok accounts have misused the name and image of the minister in an attempt to deceive the public.
"The accounts also falsely claimed that Saifuddin is offering financial assistance through a WhatsApp link posted in the bio section and is a scam aimed at tricking the public into making advance payments.
"The minister's official TikTok account also uses his full name with the username SAIFUDDIN_NASUTION and can be found at the link: https://www.tiktok.com/ @saifuddin_nasution," the statement read.
The office also said so far, three fake TikTok accounts have been identified and that reports have been lodged with the police and platform provider.
"So far, three fake accounts have been blocked by TikTok, namely Saifuddin_Nasution0; Saifuddin_Nasution1; and Saifuddin_Nasution12.
"We, however, do not rule out the possibility of more fake accounts being created in the future.
"As such, the public has been advised to remain vigilant and to always verify the authenticity of any information before taking any action."
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