Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a growing number of financial scams in which fraudsters impersonate police officers and government officials using fake social media profiles, stolen photographs and forged identity documents.
Police said they continue to receive numerous complaints from members of the public who have been deceived by scammers despite the arrest of several suspects and repeated public awareness campaigns.
According to ongoing investigations, there has been a significant increase in cyber-enabled financial fraud involving criminals who create fake accounts on platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram and other social media services while falsely claiming to represent the Sri Lanka Police, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and other government institutions.
Police urged the public to remain vigilant and verify the identity of individuals claiming to be government or law enforcement officials before sharing personal information or transferring money. They also advised the public to report any suspicious communications to the relevant authorities immediately.
