Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using online platforms during the festive period owing to a surge in financial scams.

During the Sinhala and Hindu New Year period, a large number of people rely on the internet to carry out various transactions, including purchasing goods and making payments. However, police noted the increased online activity has also led to a rise in cybercrime, with offenders using diverse tactics to illegally obtain money and sensitive personal information.

Based on complaints received by police stations and the Criminal Investigation Department in recent years, it has been observed that certain individuals become vulnerable to these scams, often due to financi...