The Ministry of Housing and Water is warning the public of false claims being spread by scammers who are advertising or calling unsuspecting persons to offer free or discounted Young Professional Houses or House Lots.
According to the Ministry on its social media page, the Ministry of Housing and Water “is not offering discounts, special promotions or preferential access to any group or applicants, as claimed by the fraudsters”.
The false claims it notes are being spread by scammers using WhatsApp with different cell phone numbers while pretending to represent the agency or knowing someone in a high position.
The Ministry reminded the public that all legitimate financial transactions must be conducted at the Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) cashier at the main office at 41 Brickdam & United Nations Place, Georgetown, or Regional Housing Offices, where an official receipt is issued for every transaction.
It advised that the only outdoor transactions recognised by the Ministry are those conducted during official housing drives organised by the agency. No fees are required to fast-track an application or to alter any personal information.
In addition, the Ministry does not initiate contact via WhatsApp regarding house lots, and any messages received via Facebook Messenger will only come from the official Ministry of Housing and Water and/or CH&PA Facebook pages.
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