Central Bank of Barbados warns public of fraudulent website

The Central Bank of Barbados has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a deceptive website that mimics the Bank’s branding to defraud individuals. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Bank identified bimpayer.pro as a fraudulent platform designed to mislead users and extract payments. The Bank emphasized that it never solicits money or payments from the public and urged citizens to avoid interacting with the site, sharing personal information, or making any transactions. The Central Bank reiterated that the only legitimate website for its national instant payment system, BiMPay, is www.bimpay.bb, accessible via the Bank’s primary website at www.centralbank.org.bb. Any other site claiming association with the Central Bank or BiMPay should be approached with skepticism. Individuals who have already engaged with the fraudulent site are advised to report the incident to the Barbados Police Service and seek guidance from the Central Bank’s Corporate Communications Unit.