Beware of ICT activation scams, check the facts and know the method!

Jakarta – The Population and Civil Registration Service (Dukcapil) is calling on the public to be aware of new fraud methods under the guise of activating Digital Population Identity (IKD). This method is usually used to steal citizens’ personal data. Referring to information reported on the official Indonesia Good website managed by the Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi), this method is carried out by distributing fake circulars and illegal links that look like ICT activation services. Below is complete information. Scroll to continue CONTENTS Various methods used by fraudsters in ICT activation cases include: Claiming to be a Dukcapil official and offering activation assistance. Contact the victim via WhatsApp, SMS or phone. Request for personal data for the reason “ID authentication”. Send fake links or barcodes that lead victims to dummy sites or applications to download malicious files. ICT Activation Facts Referring to the Directorate General of Dukcapil, Ministry of Interior, the following are the official facts regarding ICT activation: Dukcapil has never contacted the public to activate ICT. ICT activation cannot be done online, it can only be done at the Dukcapil office. The official IKD app is only available on the Play Store and App Store. There is no activation service via: – Unofficial websites – Illegal applications – WhatsApp, SMS, phone, video call or private email. Advice on protecting personal data. The public is advised not to carelessly share personal data, especially if requested by unknown parties. Personal data that must be protected includes: Population Identification Number (NIK) OTP code Family Card (KK) Photo of e-KTP Photo of yourself with e-KTP Other personal data. This data is confidential and can be misused for various crimes such as identity theft or digital fraud. Safe Ways to Avoid ICT Fraud To avoid becoming victims, the public is also advised to: Ensure that the official information source is only from government websites or channels such as dukcapil.kemendagri.go.id and indonesiabaik.id. Do not click on suspicious links sent through private messages. Report to the authorities if you find messages, letters or websites that you suspect are fake. The ICT program is officially managed by the Directorate General of Dukcapil, Ministry of the Interior and the activation process is carried out directly at the Dukcapil office. Be careful, do not easily believe private messages or calls on behalf of government agencies. (wia/imk)