Fund to take legal action

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Customers waiting to be served at the FNPF building in Suva on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU/FT FILE

Some members of the Fiji National Provident Fund have been misled about the distribution of unclaimed FNPF funds by an individual claiming to be an agent.

The fund urged members not to share their account information with individuals to those claiming to be FNPF agents.

The individual is alleged to have misled not only members but the general public as well. Fund chief executive officer Viliame Vodonaivalu said this was not the first time they were dealing with this person.

“Despite warnings, he continues to provide information wrong information to members, creating unnecessary fear and panic,” he said.

“Members have come back to us, alleging that this individual is also assisting members with withdrawal applications, digital platforms registration, amongst others.

“They need to realise the gravity of the situation – especially when entrusting someone with information that is confidential.”

Mr Vodonaivalu said the fund had high expectations of staff in terms of members’ financial information however they had no control over the usage of information they gained.

“FNPF does not have any agents. If it is information you want, talk to one of our staff.

“We will take legal action against this individual and can only hope that it will deter others from dishonest actions,” he said.

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