Fraud Alert: BCC Warns Against Fake IT Training Letters and Extortion Scams

A fraudulent circle is attempting to extort money by misusing the name, title, and forged signatures of the Director (Training & Development) of the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC). Following the discovery of these fake training notices, BCC issued an official press release cautioning all government offices, educational institutions, and the public.

According to the official statement of 21 July, Tuesday, a scam group has been circulating fake letters, notices, and forged documents under a phony project titled "Modernization of Urban and Rural Life in Bangladesh through Information Technology". The scammers are attempting to collect money from various individuals and educational institutions under the pretext of providing training.

 The fake letter, dated June 28, 2026, bearing the forged name of Director Md. Mahbub Karim, claims that a 'Computer Office Application Training Course' will be held in 520 secondary schools across 104 upazilas. It mandates 30 students per institution, requires active computer labs, and outlines a fake schedule from July 1 to July 20, 2026. The fake document also includes fraudulent monetary transactions involving registration fees and allowances via Nagad.

In response, BCC explicitly clarified that all official training programs and associated transactions are strictly executed through authorized official procedures. Crucially, BCC never collects any registration fees or charges from trainees for any of its project-based training programs.

The council strongly advises all stakeholders to refrain from any financial transactions regarding such unauthorized activities. BCC also categorically stated that it will not bear any responsibility for financial losses resulting from transactions made with unauthorized individuals or entities.
//DBTech/JUI/MSI//