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Police: Hoax Message Circulating Again

Police: Hoax Message Circulating Again

A message “warning against individuals claiming to be Home Affairs Officers, robbing homes,” is a hoax, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a WhatsApp message making the rounds, warning against individuals claiming to be “Home Affairs Officers”, robbing homes. “This is a... Read more of this article

BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, “The... Read more of this article

‘Unverified Messages On Social Media’

‘Unverified Messages On Social Media’

The “group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs” message is circulating again, and the police have advised this is “not relevant for Bermuda” and have urged residents to “please think before posting unverified messages on social media.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised... Read more of this article

BPS: Fake ‘Home Affairs’ Message Circulating

BPS: Fake ‘Home Affairs’ Message Circulating

Following a viral message circulating that alleges a group is “going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs,” the police have advised that it is not “relevant for Bermuda” and asked people to “please think before you post.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the below alert is... Read more of this article