Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public about a group of fraudsters operating in several major cities, including Maharagama, who are attempting to extort money by posing as representatives of leading mobile phone companies.

According to the SLCERT, the scammers approach pedestrians while wearing branded T-shirts and inquire about their current mobile service providers, monthly expenses, and usage patterns.

They then promote an attractive "new package," claiming users can make unlimited calls for a fixed monthly fee of Rs. 2,000 or Rs. 3,000. Victims are also told that a one-time registration fee of Rs. 5,000 is required to activate the offer.

In many cases, victims receive a...