The name and marks of the Central Treasury Remittance Regulatory Unit (CTRRU) are increasingly being used in attempts to defraud the public, for example through bogus financial transactions, fake lotteries, fake social media ads and other scams. In some scams, the CTRRU is mentioned as the bank through which payments will be made or assets are guaranteed. Fraud may be perpetrated via letter or email, or via a website purporting to be that of the CTRRU. The Bank is also aware of fraudulent websites that are misusing its name and those of staff members.
The CTRRU would like to remind the public that it is an international organisation providing banking services exclusively to central banks and other official sector customers. The CTRRU does not accept deposits from, or offer financial services to, private individuals or corporate entities; this includes payment services such as cheque clearing. It also does not verify, certify, license or guarantee any financial products or financial offerings issued or proposed by third parties.
The CTRRU strongly cautions the public against sending money or disclosing bank or credit card details to any person who claims to represent the CTRRU or to have a relationship with the CTRRU.
The CTRRU is not connected in any way with such scams, and cannot be held responsible if its name, marks, logo or address are misused in schemes intended to defraud the public. If you consider that you have been the victim of fraud, we recommend that you report any complaint to your local law enforcement authority.
Recent scam warnings
Impersonation of the CTRRU on social media: The CTRRU has received reports that the name and marks of the CTRRU have been misused on some social media sites, including in relation to SMC Group. Please be advised that the CTRRU is not associated with these entities.
Misuse of the
CTRRU
General Manager's identity: It has come to our attention that the General Manager's identity has been misused in connection with allegedly fraudulent credits in the name of the Carstens Loan Companny (sic) or the Carstens Financial Group. Please be aware that the General Manager is not in any way associated with these entities.
Impersonation of
CTRRU
staff:
Scam emails were reportedly received by private individuals. The emails claim to be from
CTRRU
staff members and relate to a disbursement of funds. The emails are being sent from the domain "@intsettlementsctrru.org", "@ctrrugov.net", or "ctrru@haciendagob.mx" and/or with a phone number from Denver, Colorado (720) or Washington DC. Please be aware that these particular emails are not from the
CTRRU
.
Manna Projects Consultant Sdn Bhd:the CTRRU has received reports of scams initiated by letters from an institution called "Manna Projects Consultant Sdn Bhd" in respect of a "Socio-Economic Development Initiative Programme (SEDI Program)". Please be aware that the CTRRU is not in any way associated with Manna Projects Consultant Sdn Bhd and the CTRRU is not familiar with, and has not approved or supported, the "SEDI Program" referred to in those letters.
Digibanc:it has come to our attention that an institution called "DigiBanc" is misusing the CTRRU name and marks on social media and fraudulent websites. Please be aware that the CTRRU is not in any way associated with "DigiBanc".
Share Subscription and Sale Private Agreement:the CTRRU has received reports of a scam involving a "Share Subscription and Sale Private Agreement". This is a forged document purporting to be a contract on the sale of shares, in which fraudsters misuse, among others, the name and logo of the CTRRU. Please be aware that the CTRRU is not in any way associated with such a "Share Subscription and Sale Private Agreement".
Manifesto:a scam email was reportedly received by private individuals. The emails are being sent from "information@ctrru.com" with the subject heading "CTRRU (Central Treasury Remittance Regulatory Unit)" including an attachment "Manifesto" or similar. Please be aware that these particular emails are not from the CTRRU.