VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Office of the President is urging the public to exercise caution when interacting with online profiles falsely claiming to represent President Patrick Herminie. The warning addresses fake social media accounts promoting fraudulent offers including housing schemes and financial payments.
This warning matters to ordinary Seychellois because online scams target vulnerable individuals seeking housing assistance or financial support. Citizens risk losing personal information or money to fraudsters exploiting trust in presidential office communications. Public vigilance protects families from financial harm.
The Office of the President stated they have noted the emergence of fake accounts and posts promoting fraudulent offers. Citizens are reminded that the President does not conduct private promotions, giveaways, or financial solicitations via social media platforms including Facebook, X, YouTube, and WhatsApp.
All official communication is issued exclusively through verified State House channels. The press release emphasised that the President maintains established protocols for public engagement and official announcements through designated government portals and verified accounts.
The Office stressed that public vigilance is essential to protect the community from scams and misinformation. Officials advised immediate reporting of suspicious accounts or content to relevant authorities rather than engagement.
Official communications are issued exclusively through verified State House channels only.
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