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Police Advisory: Fake Bank Email Circulating
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit continues to advise the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. A spokesperson said, “In a recent example, an imitation bank e-mail claiming to be from Capital G titled ‘Important Information for our Customers’... Read more of this article
Police Issue Advisory About Scam Job Email
The police have issues a warning about online scams, specifically a scam email offering an alleged part time job which requires sending your personal details. The full statement follows below: Once again the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Online Scams
The Financial Crime Unit of the Bermuda Police Service said they would like to remind the public to remain vigilant in their dealings with vendors when shopping on the internet. “The public are advised not to send ‘wire transfers’ to overseas vendors for payment of goods you have not seen or received,” a statement said. “Furthermore... Read more of this article
Local Banks Team Up To Combat Online Fraud
Capital G Bank Limited, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited, in cooperation with the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Bankers’ Association, the Department of Consumer Affairs of the Government of Bermuda, and the Bermuda Monetary Authority, have launched a consumer education... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Scam ‘Phishing’ Emails
The police have reminded people to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams,” saying that currently an email is circulating which claims that the recipient was selected to receive two tickets to the 2012 London Olympics and a prize of £150,000, and the recipient must disclose their personal information to claim the money. A... Read more of this article
Police: Online & Home Repair Scam Warnings
The police issued a warning about internet scams, as well as warning the general public to be “wary of unknown persons” offering to carry out home repairs and requesting money up front. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to once again advise the public to be vigilant when considering purchasing items... Read more of this article
Advisory: Illegal Investment Schemes
“The Bermuda Police Service is aware that either ‘Ponzi’ or pyramid schemes may be in operation or being promoted in Bermuda,” said a police spokesperson. “The Bermuda Police Service is working with its community partners, the Bermuda Monetary Authority and Consumer Affairs to investigate the matter and educate the public on this... Read more of this article
Spam Email Targets Bank’s Customers
An email [shown below] purporting to be from the Bank of Butterfield has been sent out to local email addresses, claiming accounts have been temporarily locked for security reasons. A spokesperson for the Bank said, “Butterfield advises our customers that we will NEVER ask them for personal information or account details via e-mail or use... Read more of this article
New Police Email To Report Online Scams
In response to a recent increase in internet scams, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has created a dedicated email address for members of the public to report suspected scam e-mails. As of Monday [Oct.24] internet fraud may be reported via the new e-mail address: fraud2@bps.bm. A police spokesperson said, “This dedicated e-mail... Read more of this article
Police: Fake Bank Email Circulating
The Police issued an advisory about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating. It follows in full below: The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to warn the public about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating, encouraging recipients to click on a link... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Scam Email
The Police have issued yet another advisory about scam emails, it follows in full below: Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. Currently an e-mail is circulating, allegedly from... Read more of this article
Photos: Counterfeit Bermuda Money
The police have issued a warning on counterfeit money and have released photos of the fake currency. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit is continuing to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding counterfeit currency.” Counterfeit Bermuda $50: “The counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes currently... Read more of this article
Police: Counterfeit $100 Bills Circulating
The Police have warned the public that there is counterfeit money presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda $100 bills, and issued a reminder that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to warn the public... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Guilty: Insurance Fraud
In Magistrates Court this morning [Sept.19], 37-year-old Sri Lankan national Ms Chandima Gangula Arachchige pleaded guilty to a charge of defrauding BF&M Insurance of $7,884. At the time of the offence, on 20 August 2010, Ms Gangula Arachchige was employed by the HWP group of companies. She had submitted a request for re-payment of medical expenses... Read more of this article
Police Issue Warning: Fake Bank E-mail
The police have issued a warning about a fake e-mail claiming to be from the Bank of Butterfield which encourages recipients to ‘update their contact e-mail address’ for online banking. A police spokesperson said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails... Read more of this article
Police Issue Warning On Credit Card Scam
The police issued an advisory on credit card scams, saying overseas fraudsters are attempting to buy expensive merchandise from local stores using stolen credit cards Detectives are aware of overseas con-artists attempting to purchase large quantities of expensive champagne, high-end china and crystal. The full statement is below: The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
