QuickCheck: Is a local bank using third-party agents for loans?

In today's digital age, scams can be alarmingly convincing. Many people worry about sharing personal information online, especially when it involves finances.

As such, any claims involving banks and agents tend to go viral quickly.

Recently, a claim emerged that BSN is appointing third-party agents for loan applications.

Is this true?

VERDICT:

FALSE

In a statement, BSN said that it is not appointing any third party external agents to carry out loan or financing applications.

“BSN will also not request advance payments for any loan or financing products. Always be cautious of any fraudulent tactics or scammers posing as BSN, asking you to share your personal and account information,” it said in the post on its official social media accounts