Police Warn Public About Phishing Scam
Police are warning the public about fraudulent WhatsApp messages circulating advising users that they purportedly won a significant sum of money.
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is aware of WhatsApp messages being circulated advising users of the messaging app, that they’ve won a significant sum of money.
“Recipients of this message are being asked to submit a “winning code”, as well as provide personal information to an email address provided.
“The message is being sent from an overseas number +1 [236] 256 8359. This all part of a growing trend of phishing scams.
“Detective Inspector Derricka Burns, of the BPS Special Investigations Crime Division provided the following advice, should you receive these scam messages:
- “Do not respond to the message
- “Do not open any attachments or links
- “Block the sender to stop any further messages from being received.
- “Avoid communications with unknown numbers”
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Mariam Gully? What’s the ‘Gully’ short for-Gullible? That’s a big clue right there!
I got that message I thought it was hilarious and I deleted it.
It doesn’t make sense blocking the sender that use a new number everytime they send it.