Police Issue Advisory On ‘Phishing’ Scams
The police have reminded the public to “remain vigilant” regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information, such as e-mails claiming to be from local banks and callers who offer to help residents with alleged computer glitches.
A police spokesperson said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.
“Commonly referred to as ‘phishing’, examples include misleading e-mails claiming to be from local banks, asking the recipient to update their security details, as well as unknown callers who offer to help residents with alleged glitches reportedly affecting their home computers.
“It is strongly recommended that similar unsolicited communication be ignored.
“In addition, residents are reminded that personal information regarding banking details, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers and computer access are valuable and that this information should never be relayed over the internet or phone to unknown persons.
“Any incidents of suspected internet fraud should be reported to the Financial Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1757 or via the e-mail address fraud2@bps.bm.”
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