One Economy foundation warns of scam

A donor has fallen victim to a scam after paying a pledge intended for the One Economy Foundation’s fundraising gala into an account that does not belong to the foundation.

One Economy Foundation executive director Pauline Kahupi says this in a media statement released on Tuesday.

“The payment was made in response to a fraudulent invoice sent from the email address ( geingosmonika@gmail.com ), by a person impersonating the foundation’s chairperson, Monica Geingos,” Kahupi says.

She says the foundation acted quickly to have the fraudulent account suspended before the full amount could be withdrawn.

“We are treating the matter with urgency and working with the relevant authorities to bring the culprits to book,” Kahupi says.

The warning comes as the foundation prepares for its 11th annual fundraising soiree on 1 October.

Kahupi urges the public to remain vigilant, saying fraudsters continue to find new ways to exploit public trust.