Recent reports have indicated that criminal groups have impersonated the Administrative Enforcement Agency (AEA) to issue fake payment notices in an attempt to defraud the public. How to Verify the Authenticity of a Payment Notice and Avoid Fraud?
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1. Simple Method of Identification:
A genuine payment notice issued by the Administrative Enforcement Agency will always specify that the payee of any money order is a Branch Office of the Administrative Enforcement Agency, Ministry of Justice.
If you receive a notice that lists an individual person as the payee, it is a forged document created by a fraud group.
2. How to Verify a Payment Notice:
If you have any doubts about whether a payment notice was truly issued by an Administrative Enforcement Branch, please take the following steps:
- Call 104 Directory Assistance or the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline to confirm the official telephone number of the relevant branch; and
- Contact the enforcement officer directly to verify whether you have any ongoing cases or related matters.
Following these steps will ensure you receive accurate information and protect yourself from fraud.