THE Ministry of Housing has issued a public warning after becoming aware of fraudulent letters circulating that falsely claim to originate from the ministry.
In a statement, the ministry condemned the act of deception and urged members of the public to exercise caution if they receive any correspondence or communication purporting to be from the ministry that appears unusual or unsolicited.
Officials advised that such letters may be part of attempts to mislead citizens, potentially for financial gain or to obtain personal information.
The ministry is encouraging anyone who receives suspicious letters, emails, messages, or phone calls claiming to be from its offices to report the matter immediately through official channels.
Members of the public were also advised to verify all information directly with the ministry using its authorised platforms and offices before taking any action.
The warning comes against the backdrop of increased reports in recent years of scams involving forged government letters, fake allocation notices, and fraudulent requests for payments linked to housing schemes.
Law enforcement agencies have previously cautioned that scammers often exploit public interest in land allocations, houselot distribution, and infrastructure projects to target unsuspecting citizens.
The Ministry of Housing reiterated that official communication is conducted through clearly identified offices and verified platforms, and that it does not request unofficial payments or personal details through unverified correspondence.
Authorities said investigations may be pursued into the source of the fraudulent letters and reminded the public that sharing information about suspected scams can help prevent others from becoming victims.