The Central Bank of Barbados is warning members of the public to avoid a fake website, bimpayer.pro, which is falsely using a logo similar to the Bank’s and attempting to solicit payments from individuals.
In a statement, the Bank said the website was “a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and engage in fraudulent activity,” and urged Barbadians not to visit or make any payments through the site or share personal or financial information.
The Central Bank emphasized that it does not request money or payments from members of the public.
Officials reminded users that the only legitimate website for the national instant payment system is www.bimpay.bb, accessible through the Bank’s main website www.centralbank.org.bb. Any other site claiming an affiliation should be treated with extreme caution.
Individuals who may have made payments or provided information through bimpayer.pro are being urged to report the matter immediately to the Barbados Police Service and contact the Bank’s Corporate Communications Unit for assistance. (PR)
