Scam and Fraud Warnings in Indonesia
Scam and Fraud Warnings for Indonesia (Southeast Asia) come from Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Jakarta.
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At a glance
- countryIndonesia · Asia
- reference cityJakarta (-6.21, 106.85)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, flood, landslide, storm, wildfire, epidemic, coastal
What counts as a scam and fraud warnings
Scam warnings describe active fraud campaigns: phishing messages, fake shops, investment and crypto fraud, romance scams and fake authority calls. Consumer protection agencies and police publish the current patterns, and the practical defence is the same everywhere: verify through an official channel you looked up yourself, never through the link or number you were given.
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in Indonesia
- meteoMeteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)
- civilNational Disaster Management Agency (BNPB)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Indonesia
- Hang up and call back on the official number you look up yourself.
- Never transfer money or share codes under time pressure.
- Report the attempt to the national consumer or cybercrime authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Indonesia: national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in Indonesia?
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live scam and fraud warnings for Indonesia?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Jakarta from national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Indonesia
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- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.