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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
“By All Indications, This Is An Online Scam”
Former Premier Dr Ewart Brown confirmed that he is not associated with a social media advertisement bearing his likeness, saying that “by all indications, this is an online scam, and my team has reported it to Facebook.” Dr. Brown said, “Users of Facebook might have recently seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I can confirm... Read more of this article
“Individuals Being Fleeced By Online Fraudsters”
The police continue to “receive reports of individuals being fleeced by online fraudsters,” saying that one scam involves the “use of social media [mainly Instagram] to promote a fraudulent scheme where residents are invited to deposit $1,000 into a local account for 10 minutes and in return, the resident will receive $10,000.” A... 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
