Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ministry of Energy warned that a fraudulent fund-raising campaign has been reported using a fake WhatsApp number featuring a photograph of Minister Kumara Jayakody to solicit money.

The Ministry said scammers solicit money claiming to assist schools that had suffered damages during the recent Cyclone Ditwah.

In a statement released by the Media Secretary to the Minister of Energy said that a police complaint has been lodged regarding the incident.

The Ministry warns the public to remain vigilant and not to fall victim to these deceptive phone calls, messages or social media posts.

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