Targeting People With Economic Difficulties DPR Members Ask To Be Careful Of Loans And Personal Data

BOGOR - Member of the House of Representatives Commission XI from the PKS faction, Ecky Awal Mucharam, disseminated "door to door" or door-to-door socialization regarding citizens' awareness of online loans in Bogor City, West Java. Ecky Awal Mucharam's activities were in collaboration with the Foundation Bima Ummah Ceria and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) targeting 550 households in Bogor City. "We hope that people can understand more about online loans, and be wiser and more alert in making decisions before borrowing, especially through online loans," said Ecky. through a written statement, Monday, March 28. According to Ecky, the current declining economic condition of the community has encouraged people to seek loans, including online loans. Easy requirements and a fast process are the main reasons why people borrow money online. the economy actually has a debt that is multiplying because of the loan," said Ecky.

Ecky reminded that one form of online loan prevention is to strengthen financial literacy by conducting an active and comprehensive communication program to increase public awareness of illegal online loan offers. and maintain personal data," he said. According to Ecky, people need to think twice about the purpose of borrowing, being able to pay installments, and checking whether the lender is trusted or not. before accepting the loan offer. "The public must also immediately delete the loan offer SMS. Remember, the public must always be vigilant in protecting their personal data," he said.