Have you …
-Received call from someone claiming you have committed crime/ are under investigation for serious offences (eg, money laundering, assisting in criminal acts/ parcels under your name contain illegal materials etc)? -Been asked to assist investigation by giving out your account details, money in your account and asked to transfer money out to assist investigation if not you will get into serious trouble (eg, account frozen, get charged in court)? -Been asked to do the transfer of money to assist in clearing your own name and is assured that money will be transferred back to you once you are cleared from investigation? -Been asked to check with the bank how to transfer money, how long does it take for money to reach recipient? What is the process? What are the requirements? -Been asked to keep all bank transfer records? -Been informed of what to tell your bank why you want to withdraw/ transfer/ remit money? -Been given specific instructions on how to withdraw/ transfer/ remit money out or even give them cash? -Received letters/ receipts purportedly from authorities that you are under investigation? -Received calls from people claiming to be from the authorities to assist in the investigation? -Asked not to tell anyone about this?
If you have, DO NOT PANIC. THINK TWICE BEFORE PROCEEDING. You may be a scam victim. Seek help! Call a friend or family member, talk to someone. You may be overwhelmed with emotions crowding your judgement.
Call Police hotline 1800-255-000, or 999.
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