The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public of various fraudulent activities being carried out by exploiting social media platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, etc., via the internet. According to the Police, there are instances where fraudsters are obtaining the account details (Username/Password) of unsuspecting individuals through various methods, including QR codes, and subsequently blocking the original owners from their online accounts. The Police state these fraudsters are engaging in such activities by requesting money for fake job opportunities. As such, the public has been informed to remain vigilant of fraudulent schemes online and to be aware of such activities.…
Public warned of Telegram, WhatsApp online fraud
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