41 Scam Cases Reported in Maldives in One Week, MVR 386,612 Lost
Person online shopping. | Photo: Envato
The Maldives Police Service received 41 scam reports between September 27 and October 3, with victims losing a total of MVR 386,611.68, according to police statistics.
Police said MVR 381,503 of the reported losses was recovered during the week.
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Of the 41 cases, 16 involved currency exchange scams, 14 were e-commerce scams, five were investment scams and one fell under another category.
Scammers used online messaging platforms, iBay, TikTok, telephone calls, phishing links and Facebook Marketplace to target victims, police said.
The Anti-Scam Centre warned that scam methods are evolving alongside technology, including the use of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake content.
Police advised the public not to click on suspicious links or share confidential information, including one-time passwords. Anyone who falls victim to a scam is advised to report it immediately by calling 125.
