E-mail scam alert
Friday, April 21, 2006
With the increasing creativity of e-mail scams, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS’) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) is warning residents to be extremely cautious with unsolicited emails.
Many of these scams contain all kinds of elaborate stories to obtain personal details for the receiver, said the FCU.
It is often difficult to separate genuine correspondence from fake. Some involve unsolicited emails asking the user to divulge bank details or enter into a business agreement of some sort.
Others mention large sums of money allocated to you from a lottery draw or state that cash has been left to you in a will.
Officers are reminding people that under no circumstances should they divulge bank or PIN details to anyone.
Neither your bank nor the police would ever request these details from you.
When using the Internet for financial transactions the FCU said always use reputable sites and access Internet banks by typing the address into your browser. Never go to a site using a link in an email. Passwords and PIN numbers must be kept secure.
Check statements carefully if you notice anything irregular, check it with the bank immediately. Keep your PC secure and be extra careful when using Internet cafes or computers that you have no control over.
Anyone who has fallen victim to this type of offence is encouraged to contact the FCU on 949-8797.
Originally posted at: Cayman Net News:
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