Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent warning to the public about the growing number of financial frauds being committed through social media platforms, particularly on Telegram, WhatsApp, and other online groups.

Police said that complaints are being received daily regarding fraudulent activities that take place over the internet, where individuals are deceived into sharing personal and banking information.

Investigations have revealed that scammers are using various tactics, such as offering fake online job opportunities or promising quick financial gains, to lure people into providing confidential details including bank account numbers, usernames, passwords, and QR codes. Once the information is obtained, th...