Online business scams most common last week: Anti Scam Center

The Anti-Scam Center reported 36 scam cases in Maldives over the past week (7-13 June), with losses of MVR 118,370.05 but recoveries of MVR 164,240.60. E-commerce scams were most common (26 cases), followed by other online fraud (5), impersonation (4), and currency exchange scams (1). Scams originated via online messaging platforms, phone calls, unknown links, and marketplaces like iBay and Facebook Marketplace. Authorities urge public to verify sellers and avoid advance payments.

The Anti-Scam Center reported 36 scam cases in Maldives over the past week (7-13 June), with losses of MVR 118,370.05 but recoveries of MVR 164,240.60. E-commerce scams were most common (26 cases), followed by other online fraud (5), impersonation (4), and currency exchange scams (1). Scams originated via online messaging platforms, phone calls, unknown links, and marketplaces like iBay and Facebook Marketplace. Authorities urge public to verify sellers and avoid advance payments.

The Anti-Scam Center reported 36 scam cases in Maldives over the past week (7-13 June), with losses of MVR 118,370.05 but recoveries of MVR 164,240.60. E-commerce scams were most common (26 cases), followed by other online fraud (5), impersonation (4), and currency exchange scams (1). Scams originated via online messaging platforms, phone calls, unknown links, and marketplaces like iBay and Facebook Marketplace. Authorities urge public to verify sellers and avoid advance payments.

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