Hashtag: #Scams

Online Investment Scam Called “Bitcoin Hack”

The Bermuda Police Service advised they are aware of an online investment scam, in which members of the public are encouraged to invest in a cryptocurrency auto-trading programme called “Bitcoin Hack”. A police spokesperson said, “The scam involves using the names and images of well-known individuals including Governor, Rena Lalgie, identifying... Read more of this article

Government House Advises Of Fake Advert

Government House said they are “aware of a fake advert currently circulating on Facebook” and have reported it to “both to Facebook and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson said, “Government House is aware of a fake advert [image 1] currently circulating on Facebook by a website called Irranisto.com. If you click on the... Read more of this article

BMA Warns About ‘Fraudulent Email’ Circulating

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued an advisory about a “fraudulent email targeted at Bermuda’s financial services entities.” A Government spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 8 March 2022, the Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] was made aware of a fraudulent email targeted at Bermuda’s financial services entities which... Read more of this article

Bank Warns Of Continued SMS Fraud Attempts

HSBC Bermuda today reiterated a warning regarding “fraudulent standard text messages [‘SMS’] sent by scammers to trick the public into surrendering confidential information or transferring funds to unintended recipients.” A Bank spokesperson advised: “As communicated previously via the Bermuda Police Service, press, our public website... Read more of this article

Bank Warns Of Increase In Scam Attempts

HSBC Bermuda warned of an “increase in attempts by scammers to trick the public into surrendering confidential information or transferring funds to unintended recipients.” A spokesperson said, “We would like to add our voice to recent messages provided by the Bermuda Police Service, warning the public that these types of fraudsters are... Read more of this article

Millions ‘Collectively Lost’ Due To Online Scams

“The amount of money people have collectively lost, locally, to these online scams is now in the millions,” the police said. The Bermuda Police Service posted the graphic below online, saying, “We continue to get reports on an almost daily basis. In fact, the amount of money people have collectively lost, locally, to these online scams, is... Read more of this article

Man Arrested In Connection With Alleged Scam

The police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with an alleged scam. Acting Assistant Commissioner Nicholas Pedro said, “The Financial Crime Unit has arrested a 35-year-old man, as a result of an alleged fraudulent investment scheme operated over a well-known social media site. “The local man, who cannot be named, was arrested earlier... Read more of this article

Advisory: Fake Government Email Circulating

There is an email circulating purporting to be from the Accountant General’s Department, with the Government advising that the ”fake email contains a malware attachment that is dangerous to computer systems if opened.” A Government spokesperson said, “It’s been brought to the Government’s attention that there is a phishing email... Read more of this article

One Communications Advises Of Phone Scam

[Updated] One Communications is advising the public of an ongoing telephone scam, with someone apparently calling people purporting to be from One Communications. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised of an ongoing telephone scam. Should you receive a call from ‘One Communications’ advising of a compromised IP address, please hang up... Read more of this article

Police Warn Of ‘Fraudulent Schemes’ Circulating

Noting that “several persons have fallen victim to the scheme, with one Bermudian ‘investing’ upwards of BDA $10,000,” the police are “alerting the public to two fraudulent schemes currently circulating within the community.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is alerting the public to two... Read more of this article

Public Cautioned About Email Scams Circulating

The Ministry of Labour is advising the public of two fake emails in circulation, one purporting to be from the Department of Financial Assistance and the other relating to Covid-19 status validation. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour advises the public of two fake emails in circulation. One claims to be an offer of assistance... Read more of this article

Police Warn About Two Online Frauds Circulating

The police have issued a warning about “two forms of online fraud currently circulating within the community.” A police spokesperson said, “One form involves persons being contacted on social media platforms such as Instagram, by individuals they believe to be family members or friends. The “family/friend” would then pitch an investment... Read more of this article

Fake Covid-19 Validation Email Circulating

[Updated] A fake email message asking people to “validate your Covid-19 status” is circulating, making an erroneous claim in what appears to be a phishing attempt. The message — which is not accurate and purports to come from the Government but does not as the email sender address clearly shows — claims, “The Centers for... Read more of this article

Fake RUBiS Promotional Sweepstakes Messages

RUBiS Energy Bermuda has warned that a fake email and WhatsApp message is circulating that is purporting to be from their company and claiming the person is the winner of a promotional sweepstakes, and has urged the public to not forward the messages. A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda would like to advise the public that it has become aware... Read more of this article

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