Anti-Scam Center

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A conceptual image illustrating online scam activities and cybercrime, depicting how fraudsters exploit victims through digital devices and deceptive transactions on social media platforms such as Facebook Marketplace.

Rise in scams involving fake bookings and fraudulent refund requests following cancellations!

Inspector of Police Adam Naveed, Head of the Anti-Scam Center, speaks at a press conference regarding "Operation Frontier," a collaborative initiative conducted by national anti-scam centers from various countries across the globe.

Operation Frontier-664: Bank account frozen and MVR 1.16 million recovered

The Anti-Scam Center has successfully recovered a significant portion of the funds lost by the public to various scams over the past week. | Police

Approximately 70 percent of funds lost to scams last week recovered

This is a scam call. The police have urged the public to refrain from sharing personal information with unknown individuals. | Shutter Stock

Online scams are on the rise; beware of a new "repair" scam circulating through Facebook Marketplace!

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant as the number of reported scam cases continues to rise. | Security Magazine

Police Issue Ramadan Warning Over Surge in Online Shopping Scams

Cases of scams have been on the rise, of recent

Scam cases involving over MVR 400,000 reported in one week