AirAsia warns over scam using founder’s name

AirAsia said Monday (13 April) that fraudsters were trying to scam the public with fake links to a non-existent foundation said to be linked to airline founder Tony Fernandes. The airline said the scam has been “using the name Tony Fernandes and citing a Tony Fernandes Foundation offering opportunities to assist in projects in exchange for membership of the fictitious foundation. AirAsia wishes to confirm that it has not established any other foundation other than its official AirAsia Foundation. The so-called Tony Fernandes Foundation is in no way linked to AirAsia or its Group CEO Tony Fernandes. Any message purporting to be from Tony Fernandes or Mark Kelvin or sent in relation to a Tony Fernandes Foundation is fraudulent.” The airline warned the public to be cautious and always refer to AirAsia’s official social media channels for the latest company news in respect of such matters. “AirAsia will never request your personal data or details without specific and lawful measures in place,” the airline said. When in doubt or to report suspected scams involving AirAsia, the airline asked the public to contact: Facebook: facebook.com/airasia Twitter: twitter.com/airasia AirAsia Customer Support: support.airasia.com “AirAsia will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who purport to use the  AirAsia brand or fraudulently or commit identity theft,” the airline said, adding that “members of the public are advised that AirAsia shall not be held liable for any claims arising from schemes in which it and any of its authorised officers/employees have no involvement”. Download the latest issue of Asian Aviation here.