Fact Check: Fake Link Claims DANA Gives Away Rp500,000

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A chain message on WhatsApp is circulating a link [archive] claiming that DANA (a digital wallet and financial technology platform in Indonesia) is giving away a free balance of Rp500,000 to all users. This balance giveaway, or “DANA Kaget,” is said to be part of DANA’s anniversary celebration.

The link directs people to click the “GET” button and enter their phone number to claim the prize.

Readers asked Tempo to verify this claim. Is it true that DANA is giving away Rp500,000?

FACT CHECK

Tempo’s verification through searches on the official website and credible media reports shows that there is no program distributing Rp500,000 in credit. The circulating link is confirmed to be fake. The platform’s official address is https://www.dana.id.

Through its Instagram account @dana.id, DANA management is reminding the public to be on the lookout for various scams. The distribution of fake links disguised as “DANA Kaget” is intended to steal users’ sensitive data, such as PINs and one-time passwords (OTPs).

To ensure transaction security, users must verify the authenticity of links, phone numbers, emails, and official social media accounts. DANA’s official contact information can be found at https://www.dana.id/corporate/, while genuine DANA Kaget links use the format https://link.dana.id/kaget?.....

Beware of Phishing Scams

Social media users have recently been alarmed by the circulation of phishing links sent via WhatsApp by unknown individuals. Sometimes phishing links are also sent via email or text messages.

This scam aims to steal account credentials, such as usernames and passwords, as well as the victim’s debit or credit card information for fraudulent use.

To deceive their targets, the perpetrators typically pose as official institutions. They replicate the website’s appearance to make it look exactly like the original site. Once the victim is tricked into clicking the link, the perpetrators can easily steal the victim’s personal data and gain access to their sensitive banking information.

CONCLUSION

Tempo's verification concludes that the claim that DANA is giving away Rp500,000 in credit is false.

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