Fact Check: Are These BLT Registration Links for July-August 2026 Legit?
Tempo.co has debunked viral Facebook posts claiming to offer government cash assistance in Indonesia for July-August 2026. The investigation confirmed that the registration links are fraudulent and urged citizens to use only official government channels.
Why it matters
This highlights the prevalence of digital misinformation and the risks of financial scams targeting vulnerable populations.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A number of Facebook accounts are sharing information about registering for Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) for the July–August 2026 period. Most of the posts feature a similar poster: an animation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka in blue.The content was shared by several accounts, including account 1 [archive], account 2, and account 3. These accounts include links to specific websites for accessing Rp900,000 in aid. The websites listed include daftarbansoskemensos.com, bantubansospkh.com, registernewri.com, digitals-ri.com, and bansos.online.However, are these websites truly official channels for registering for government social assistance?FACT CHECKTempo collected 22 Facebook accounts that were spreading information about registering for social assistance for the July–August 2026 period. Tempo then analyzed the credibility of these accounts and websites by comparing them with the official government website.
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