Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Police have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a surge in sophisticated online financial fraud and data theft during the Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive period. As more citizens turn to the internet for holiday shopping and payments, cybercriminals are increasingly using deceptive tactics to steal money and sensitive personal information.

According to complaints received by police stations and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), many individuals have fallen victim to these scams due to economic hardships or the lure of quick financial gains. Police said they have observed that criminals are utilizing a wide array of methods, including fraudulent social media advertisements, fake "New Ye...