Police issue warning on online financial fraud via social media

The Police Headquarters has issued a public statement warning the public about financial fraud carried out using social media platforms and the internet.

The Police notice highlights that complaints regarding fraudulent activities, especially financial scams conducted through Telegram, WhatsApp, and other social media groups, are being reported daily.

The police have observed that scammers are deceiving people by:

• Illegally obtaining confidential information such as bank account numbers, passwords (User Name/Password), and QR codes.


• Promising online employment opportunities and then tricking victims into transferring money to various accounts.

The police urge the public to be aware of such scams when using the internet and pay attention to the following points:

Safety Guidelines from the Police

• Avoid Fraudulent Enticements: Do not fall victim to deceptive offers or schemes promising various income streams, especially from unknown individuals and unknown social media groups (on Telegram, WhatsApp, or other platforms).


• Do Not Use Unknown Links/Codes: Refrain from using internet links or scan codes shared by unknown individuals or social media groups.


• Protect Banking Information:




• Do not transfer money to the accounts of unknown individuals in cyberspace.


• Do not share your bank details with them.


• Do not allow other people to use your bank accounts.




• Protect Credentials: Never share account numbers, passwords, or OTP codes with external parties under any circumstances.


• Be Cautious with Apps and Links:




• Be careful when installing mobile applications provided by unknown individuals.


• Be cautious when using internet links, and do not grant location access (or other broad permissions) on your electronic device.

Police issue warning on online financial fraud via social media

The Police Headquarters has issued a public statement warning the public about financial fraud carried out using social media platforms and the internet.

The Police notice highlights that complaints regarding fraudulent activities, especially financial scams conducted through Telegram, WhatsApp, and other social media groups, are being reported daily.

The police have observed that scammers are deceiving people by:

• Illegally obtaining confidential information such as bank account numbers, passwords (User Name/Password), and QR codes.


• Promising online employment opportunities and then tricking victims into transferring money to various accounts.

The police urge the public to be aware of such scams when using the internet and pay attention to the following points:

Safety Guidelines from the Police

• Avoid Fraudulent Enticements: Do not fall victim to deceptive offers or schemes promising various income streams, especially from unknown individuals and unknown social media groups (on Telegram, WhatsApp, or other platforms).


• Do Not Use Unknown Links/Codes: Refrain from using internet links or scan codes shared by unknown individuals or social media groups.


• Protect Banking Information:




• Do not transfer money to the accounts of unknown individuals in cyberspace.


• Do not share your bank details with them.


• Do not allow other people to use your bank accounts.




• Protect Credentials: Never share account numbers, passwords, or OTP codes with external parties under any circumstances.


• Be Cautious with Apps and Links:




• Be careful when installing mobile applications provided by unknown individuals.


• Be cautious when using internet links, and do not grant location access (or other broad permissions) on your electronic device.