Police warn of fraudsters

YASARATNE GAMAGE

The Police Public Relations ( PPR ) Unit warned the public to be vigilant about fraudsters who deceive people over telephone and via SMS asking people to deposit money to receive a prize of a raffle draw they have won.

The PPR Unit also reported that certain phone companies and other private firms reward people with attractive cash prizes after a raffle draw as part of their business promotions and certain individuals take advantage of these instances and deceive people by contacting them via phone or SMS and request them to deposit money by giving them account numbers to receive their prizes.

These people who pose as organisers of raffle draws, get people to deposit money in their bank accounts as a payment of transport or registration fee prior to the delivery of the prizes.

The Police request the public to contact the nearest police station if they suspect they are going to be cheated.