The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to be cautious of online advertisements and suspicious links targeting the upcoming festive season, warning that many of these promotions are fraudulent attempts to steal personal information.
Lead Information Security Engineer of SLCERT Charuka Damunupola said several cases of internet fraud have already been reported in the past two months.
He noted that with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaching, there is a heightened risk of fake advertisements appearing online in the form of discounts, cash gifts, or special promotions.
Damunupola emphasized that such links often redirect users to fraudulent websites designed to harvest sensitive data.
He further cautioned that similar scams may surface during the Vesak and Poson festivals under deceptive names such as “Poson Maha Data Dansala,” aimed at tricking users into sharing personal details.
SLCERT has therefore advised the public to exercise vigilance when clicking on unfamiliar links or engaging with online advertisements during the festive season, stressing that awareness and caution are key to preventing cyber fraud. (Newswire)