Two digital fraud modes to be wary of before THR is disbursed

  As the week leading up to the disbursement of Eid al-Fitr allowances (THR) for many workers to welcome the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the number of digital fraudsters targeting them is also increasing.

Based on data such as VIDA's findings throughout 2025, the highest spike in digital fraud cases occurred before and during the disbursement of THR.

This momentum is marked by increased transaction activity and public mobility, which indirectly opens up more opportunities for perpetrators to carry out their actions.

Therefore, VIDA Founder & Group CEO Niki Luhur, in a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday, urged the public to be more vigilant and to recognize the types of digital fraud that may occur to avoid falling prey.

"Fraud is always adapting. Every time defenses are strengthened, perpetrators retest, adjust techniques, and return with more complex and systematic methods. They exploit security gaps, weaknesses in the public's digital literacy, and specific opportunities to launch their attacks," said Niki.