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BPS: Remain Vigilant For Online & Phone Scams

BPS: Remain Vigilant For Online & Phone Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to “urge residents to remain vigilant regarding online scams and phone scams.” A police spokesperson said, “While such scams are always evolving, most use similar tactics involving social engineering, which can be defined as all techniques aimed at persuading someone to reveal specific information... Read more of this article

Govt Advisory: Phishing Emails Are Circulating

Govt Advisory: Phishing Emails Are Circulating

The Bermuda Government is advising the public that “phishing emails are circulating, purporting to be from various Government Departments.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government advises that phishing emails are circulating, purporting to be from various Government Departments. “These emails are false phishing emails... Read more of this article

Public Reminded To Be Vigilant Of Scams

Public Reminded To Be Vigilant Of Scams

The Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Bankers’ Association and Ageing and Disability Services “continue to remind the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited telephone calls, text messages or emails, which may be used to commit fraud, particularly targeting seniors.” A spokesperson said, “In recent weeks BPS investigating... Read more of this article

Fake ‘Secret Shopper’ Job Ads On Social Media

Fake ‘Secret Shopper’ Job Ads On Social Media

The Bermuda Police Service is “reminding the public to be wary of advertisements for what turn out to be fake job opportunities circulating on social media.” A spokesperson said, “These advertisements are normally placed on Facebook, but have also been received via personal e-mail, WhatsApp, text message… “Persons are invited... Read more of this article

Another Advisory Issued About Online Scam

Another Advisory Issued About Online Scam

Former Premier of Bermuda Dr Ewart Brown is advising the public to be “cautious and vigilant while online” of an advertisement bearing his likeness that he has “neither endorsed nor am in any way associated with.” Former Premier Brown said, “Users of Facebook might have seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I have... Read more of this article

Govt Warns Of Fake Social Media Accounts

Govt Warns Of Fake Social Media Accounts

The Cabinet Office is advising “the public to be wary of fake social media accounts circulating online using the Premier’s image.” A spokesperson said, “The fake accounts are being featured on Facebook and Instagram, and promote an investment opportunity, which seeks to defraud money from visitors to the site. “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

Bankers Association: Beware Of Phishing Scams

Bankers Association: Beware Of Phishing Scams

The Bermuda Bankers Association is urging “all members of the community to be aware of phishing fraud scams, some of which target vulnerable groups such as senior citizens.” A spokesperson said, “Phishing is a type of online or telephone scam that targets consumers by appearing to be from a well-known source – a local utility company,... Read more of this article

Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams

Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “once again advising members of the public to beware of social media scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “In one such scam recently, a local man paid $1,000 for bedroom furniture advertised for sale on Instagram. “He was then contacted... Read more of this article

Police Issue Another Warning On Phishing Scams

Police Issue Another Warning On Phishing Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public to “beware of phishing scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “Another recent example appears to be targeted at local senior citizens and usually starts with a spontaneous call from someone claiming to represent... Read more of this article

Police Warn About Online Sextortion Scam

Police Warn About Online Sextortion Scam

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they continue to “advise residents to be vigilant online, particularly when communicating with anyone only known to them through social media.” What is an online sextortion scam? A police spokesperson said, “Online sextortion scams are a form of sexual exploitation where an individual is usually... Read more of this article

$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’

$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’

The police have warned “against making online payments to purchase goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, mainly Instagram, only to then not receive the items paid for” noting that “so far an estimated $10,000 has been lost by individuals as a result of this illegal activity.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Police Warn About Social Media Sale Scams

Police Warn About Social Media Sale Scams

The Bermuda Police Service,[BPS] said they have “received several reports of persons being duped into making online payments for the purchase of goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, only to then not receive the items paid for.” A spokesperson said, “The BPS is asking the public to be extremely vigilant when... Read more of this article

Public Being Warned About Email Scam

Public Being Warned About Email Scam

The public is being advised about an email scam regarding a non-existent PayPal order. A reader advised, “I received an email from ‘my husband’ about an order going through PayPal. When I checked the email address it was not his and he no longer goes on the computer, so I knew something was up. “Just to be sure, I called the hotline/info... Read more of this article

Police Issue Yet Another Advisory About Scams

Police Issue Yet Another Advisory About Scams

The police have issued yet another advisory about a scam, this one claiming that “$800,000 in prize money from ‘Samsung’ has been won,” with the police noting they are “aware of one elderly local man” who “has so far sent $65,000″ and said it ”is suspected that overseas fraudsters have swindled more local... Read more of this article

Police Warn About ‘Suspected Pyramid Scheme’

Police Warn About ‘Suspected Pyramid Scheme’

The police said they have received reports of a “suspected pyramid scheme” noting that “there is no genuine product or service being sold and there is a complex commission structure.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received reports of a suspected pyramid scheme under the name “Success... Read more of this article

Safer Internet Day For Seniors On March 29th

Safer Internet Day For Seniors On March 29th

Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors will take place on Tuesday [March 29] at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer... Read more of this article