PHNOM PENH, April 13, 2024: The National Committee for Coordinating Information and Public Affairs issued a warning this morning, May 13, 2024, about ongoing fraudulent activities involving fake accounts using the image of Prime Minister Hun Sen to deceive the public.
The Committee alerted the public to be vigilant against scammers who often create counterfeit accounts and pages, leveraging the names and images of high-profile leaders to send messages or conduct scams. It urged immediate suspension of any fake accounts and pages impersonating leaders.
To help the public identify authentic accounts, the Committee provided the following verified links to the official accounts of Prime Minister Hun Sen:
Facebook Account: Hun Sen - Facebook
Facebook Page: Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia (verified with a blue check mark, 14M followers) - Facebook
Telegram: Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia - Telegram
TikTok: Samdech Hun Sen - TikTok
Instagram: Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia - Instagram
Twitter: Hun Sen (@hunsencambodia) - Twitter
YouTube: Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia - YouTube
The Committee's announcement comes amid concerns over the misuse of digital platforms to exploit the credibility of public figures. By informing the public of the official channels, the authorities aim to safeguard citizens from potential scams and misinformation.