For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. Following further investigations, the Police can confirm that the text messages circulating regarding “dormant accounts” are legitimate communications sent by the financial institution to its members.
Subsequent to police investigations, one man has been arrested for deception offences related to immigration fraud, and another person has been identified and warned.
RCIPS Launches Operation Winter Guardian, providing safety advise to the public during the holiday season.
RCIPS is currently investigating reports involving fraudulent vehicle sale advertisements on Facebook and is encouraging anyone who has fallen victim to contact the police.
On Monday, 24 November, police received a report of a member of the public who had fallen victim to an online property rental scam, where they sent funds to a seller claiming to have a property available for rent. Prior to reporting the matter, about $5,400CI was sent by the victim. The matter is currently under investigation.
The RCIPS Cyber Crime team are aware of a number of local companies whose webpages have been compromised by malware, which may affect anyone interacting with those webpages.
The RCIPS is warning the public against a concerning series of fraudulent rental property schemes currently targeting prospective tenants.
Police are aware of fraudulent text messages being received by local numbers, which claim that urgent action is needed, and provide a link to rectify the issue. Persons receiving these messages, or any unsolicited text messages containing a link and demanding urgent action, are advised to not engage.
Police are investigating a report of a person impersonating Her Excellency the Governor Jane Owen on Facebook and in so doing contacting members of the public requesting money for various reasons. The contact is being made through Facebook Messenger using the fake Facebook Profile under the name Jane Owen.
A fourth man, age 23, who resides in George Town, has been arrested by Financial Crimes Investigation Unit on Suspicion of Obtaining Property by Deception, in relation to ongoing property rental scams involving fraudulent rental properties being advertised on social media and classifieds websites.
