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Police recorded 41 scam cases last week, with reported financial losses exceeding MVR386,000.
Mariyam Adheela
Police officer holding scam awareness poster -- Photo: Maldives Police Service
Male’: Police received 41 scam reports between September 27 and October 3, with victims losing MVR386,611.
A total of MVR381,503 was recovered during the week.
Financial scams made up the largest group, with 16 cases. Police also recorded 14 e-commerce scams and five investment scams.
The reported scams involved messaging apps, TikTok, phone calls, phishing links and Facebook Marketplace.
The Anti-Scam Centre warned that scammers are now using artificial intelligence and deepfake content.
Police advised people not to open suspicious links or share OTPs and other private information.
People who fall victim to a scam can report it by calling 125.
