The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service are advising people the FRCS does not request payments through social media or messaging apps such as Viber or WhatsApp.
FRCS says they have received reports of people impersonating Customs Officers and requesting customs clearance payments through social media or messaging apps.
FRCS also say they wish to clarify, their payments are only made to cashiers at their offices, online or through FRCS bank accounts.
They further say they use social media platforms for education and awareness or to enhance the organisation’s visibility.
FRCS is advising all Fijians to be vigilant and avoid becoming prey to such fraudulent activities.
The penalty for the unlawful assumption of character of an FRCS Officer is a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.
