‘Victims Being Duped Out Of Millions Of Dollars’

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “advising the public to remain vigilant, following several reports of a sophisticated banking scam that has resulted in victims being duped out of millions of dollars.”

A police spokesperson said, “The BPS is aware of residents receiving automated phone messages purporting to be from a bank Relationship Manager, regarding a malicious automated phone message. The recorded message falsely claims that a $1,000 debit has been processed on the recipient’s card account and instructs them to press “1” for Yes or “2” for No, to indicate whether the transaction was authorised.

“Individuals who press “2” are then transferred to a fraudster posing as a banking representative, who attempts to elicit sensitive personal and financial information.

“The Bermuda Police Service urges members of the public to:

• “Not engage with unsolicited automated calls regarding financial transactions.
• “Never press options or provide personal information in response to unexpected calls.
• “Hang up immediately and contact their bank directly using the official number on the back of their card.
• “Never grant remote access to their phone, tablet, or computer to unknown individuals.
• “Report suspicious calls to their bank and to police without delay.

“Residents are reminded that legitimate financial institutions will not ask for full passwords, PINs, or request remote access to personal devices.

“Anyone who believes they may have shared sensitive information or, granted access to their accounts, should immediately contact their bank and report the matter to police.

“The Bermuda Police Service continues to work closely with all banks to monitor the situation and investigate this latest scam.

“Stay alert. Stay informed. Protect your information.”

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