Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent public warning following a surge in fraudulent social media messages and SMS alerts deceptively mimicking official Police communications regarding traffic fine payments.
In a press release issued by the Police Media Division, authorities urged citizens to remain highly vigilant against these sophisticated phishing attempts and online scams designed to steal personal data and financial assets.
To combat this growing cyber threat, the Sri Lanka Police have released a comprehensive seven-point safety guideline for the public:
Refrain from clicking on suspicious links received via SMS, email, messaging apps, or forwarded social media content.
Before opening or responding to any...