Third-party scams present the greatest challenge in recovering funds: Mohamed Saleem

Sub-Inspector of Police Mohamed Saleem has stated that "third-party" scams, involving three different parties, present the greatest challenge in recovering funds lost to fraudulent activities.

Appearing on RaajjeTV’s "Fas Kaafu" program to provide updates on the ongoing efforts of the Anti-Scam Center, Mohamed Saleem stated that recovering funds from scams involving third parties, such as cryptocurrency, remains a significant challenge.

Saleem urged the public to report such incidents without hesitation or embarrassment. He further assured that the Anti-Scam Center would not disclose any personal information to third parties, noting that even during the recovery phase, investigations would be conducted strictly based on the money trail.

In third-party scams, two victims are affected simultaneously. The scammer remains hidden by utilizing accounts belonging to other individuals. Furthermore, they use forged identification cards and other supporting documents that are meticulously crafted to appear authentic.

Mohamed Saleem

Furthermore, Saleem noted that some victims refrain from reporting cases due to scammers contacting and attempting to intimidate them. He clarified that, under no circumstances, are the scammer and the complainant brought together for questioning. He further explained that the most direct interaction involves a conference call, conducted in a manner that ensures no personal information is shared.

He further emphasized that the community cannot be protected from scams unless there is a significant increase in public awareness and familiarity with such fraudulent activities.