45 percent of MVR 300,000 lost to scams last week was successfully recovered within same period
The Anti-Scam Centre successfully recovered 45 percent of the more than MVR 300,000 lost across 37 scam cases reported between the 10th and 16th of this month. While a significant portion of these incidents involved fraudulent transactions on e-commerce platforms and Facebook Marketplace, the police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity without delay. The center noted that the absence of reported phishing attacks during this period suggests an encouraging rise in public awareness regarding such tactics.
According to statistics released by the center for the period of October 10 to 16, a total of 37 scam-related cases were reported. | police
Statistics from the Anti-Scam Center reveal that approximately 45 percent of the funds lost by the public to scams last week have been successfully recovered.
According to statistics released by the Anti-Scam Centre for the period of October 10 to 16, a total of 37 scam cases were reported. The total financial loss across these cases amounted to MVR 324,774.50. However, the center confirmed that through its efforts and collaborative measures with relevant authorities, MVR 145,167—approximately 45 percent of the lost funds—has been successfully recovered.
The scams reported over the past week were executed through online messaging platforms, iBay, phone calls, phishing links, and Facebook Marketplace.
Statistics reveal that 19 cases of scams involving e-commerce platforms have been reported. Additionally, the authorities received four cases related to currency exchange fraud, eight cases involving identity theft to solicit funds, and six cases categorized as other types of scams. These reports include incidents involving various emerging tactics used by scammers to defraud the public.
The center stated that no cases of phishing, vishing, or employment-related scams were reported during this period. According to the Anti-Scam Center, this positive shift reflects an increase in public awareness regarding such fraudulent activities.
The center has urged the public to report any suspicious activity to the police without delay, whether identified during or after a financial transaction. The center further emphasized that prompt reporting is crucial in preventing others from falling victim to such scams and significantly increases the chances of recovering lost funds.
