Commerce Ministry warns against fake links that exploit its identity

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce warned consumers against dealing with any links in search engines that take them to fake pages to exploit the ministry’s identity.

The ministry emphasized that the only approved channels for submitting commercial reports are the unified call center number 1900 and the Balagh Tijari mobile app.

The ministry reiterated that it does not ask consumers for the numbers of their bank accounts and bank cards, passwords, or verification codes (OTP) that enable individuals to access their bank accounts. It warned against providing any party with this confidential data. The ministry also noted that it does not require any of this information when submitting a commercial report.

The Balagh Tijari app allows consumers to report any commercial violation via smart devices with the option of attaching images of the violation, and to learn the status of their reported tickets. Consumers can use the app to view campaigns and news reports released by the ministry.