World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
Indonesia warns workers of scams linked to wage subsidy payments
Indonesia’s labor ministry is warning workers about scams that pretend to offer the government’s Wage Subsidy Assistance, known as BSU.
The fake messages often arrive through WhatsApp or direct messages and may ask for personal details, including national ID numbers.
The ministry says to check BSU information only through its official channels and the website bsu.kemnaker.go.id.
If that website is unavailable, workers should wait for an official announcement instead of using unverified links.
Workers should never share ID details, passwords, PINs or one-time codes with unverified people or websites.
BSU is free, and there is no fee to receive it; a ministry logo on a message or website does not prove it is genuine.
Anyone who opens a suspicious link should close it and verify the information through the ministry’s official channels.
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry warned workers about scams impersonating the 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance program, known as BSU.
Scammers may use WhatsApp messages or direct messages with fake links to request personal data, including national identity numbers.
The ministry said official information is available through its communication channels and bsu.kemnaker.go.id.
Workers were told not to share OTP codes, PINs or passwords, use unverified links, or pay fees to receive the subsidy.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry warned workers and the public.
- What
- The ministry cautioned people about scams impersonating the Wage Subsidy Assistance program.
- When
- The warnings were reported on 25 and 26 October 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia; official BSU information is available at bsu.kemnaker.go.id.
- Why
- Scammers are using fake messages and links to seek personal data or promise subsidy payments through unclear mechanisms.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
IDN Times reported the Manpower Ministry’s warning about scams impersonating BSU.
Detik reported the ministry’s warning and advice to use only official information channels.
- Program
- 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU)
- Official website
- bsu.kemnaker.go.id
- Scam channels
- WhatsApp chain messages and direct messages
- Data sought
- National identity number (NIK), OTP codes, PINs and passwords
- Fees
- The government said BSU is free and carries no fees.
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What people are saying
Do not easily trust information outside the official Manpower Ministry channels and never give personal data to unknown parties.
If the website cannot yet be accessed, workers are asked to wait for an official announcement and not use unverified alternative links.
Minister Yassierli always reminds us to anticipate the growing scams impersonating BSU and the Ministry.