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Police urge public to report social media financial scams

Police urge public to report social media financial scams

07 Nov 2024

Victims of online financial scams through platforms like WhatsApp are urged to report incidents to the Police Computer Crime Investigation Division via email at dir.ccid@police.gov.lk. 


This follows a rise in social media account hacks, leading to financial fraud. 


Accordingly, the public is advised not to open suspicious links share one-time passwords (OTP), PINs, and codes, or respond to requests for financial aid through SMS or WhatsApp.


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