The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has warned the public that a notice circulating online regarding delays in OVC cash transfer payments is fake.
The State Department for Children Services has distanced itself from the fraudulent communication and urged beneficiaries to remain vigilant.
What the Fake Notice Claimed
The fake notice falsely claimed that OVC cash transfer payments were delayed due to a certification and verification backlog. It also assured beneficiaries that payments would be processed once verification was complete. The notice falsely attributed the statement to Principal Secretary Carren A. Angengo.
Government Response
The State Department for Children Services has confirmed that the notice did not originate from the Ministry. The government has termed the notice as fake and misleading.
Beneficiaries are advised to treat the communication as fraudulent and refrain from sharing it further.
What Beneficiaries Should Do
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Ignore the fake notice completely
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Do not share it with others on social media or via messaging apps
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Report any suspicious communications to the nearest Children Services Office
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Wait for official communication from the Ministry through verified channels
How to Get Official Information
For any inquiries regarding OVC cash transfers, beneficiaries and stakeholders should contact their nearest Children Services Office or visit the Ministry’s official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the OVC cash transfer delay notice real?
No. The Ministry has confirmed the notice is fake.
What should I do if I received the notice?
Ignore it and report it to the nearest Children Services Office.
Who issued this warning?
The State Department for Children Services under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services.
Official Resources
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State Department for Children Services
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Nearest Children Services Office
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Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services
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Source: State Department for Children Services, Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services
