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Fake Vap Poya Day bank rewards message: SLCERT issues warning

2026-10-23
On: October 23, 2026

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public against a fraudulent social media message claiming thatContinue Reading

26-year-old arrested over Telegram-based online business scam

2026-10-21
On: October 21, 2026

A 26-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding money through an online business scheme promoted via Telegram. According toContinue Reading

SriLankan Airlines warns public of fake mobile app scam

2026-10-19
On: October 19, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has issued a warning to passengers over fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the airline, urging the public to avoidContinue Reading

Police warn of scam targeting GOV PAY traffic fine system

2026-09-07
On: September 7, 2026

The Police have issued an urgent alert about a fraudulent scheme using a fake website designed to mimic the DigitalContinue Reading

New Scam Targets Your Savings & Fixed Deposits : CERT warning

2026-08-17
On: August 17, 2026

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of a sophisticated financial scam in which fraudsters impersonate officialsContinue Reading

Israeli job racket exposed at Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment

2026-08-13
On: August 13, 2026

Authorities have uncovered an alleged racket involving fraudulent Israeli job contracts operating within the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign EmploymentContinue Reading

Police warn of financial scams using fake Police identities on social media

2026-07-23
On: July 23, 2026

The Sri Lanka Police have issued a public advisory warning of a surge in financial scams carried out via socialContinue Reading

Police warn public of fake online traffic fine messages

2026-07-13
On: July 13, 2026

Sri Lanka Police has cautioned motorists against fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages instructing them to pay traffic fines online throughContinue Reading

Public warned of scams involving fake PHIs extorting money

2026-06-22
On: June 22, 2026

The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned the public to be vigilant against individuals posing as public healthContinue Reading

Police probe fake PHIs extorting money from shop owners

2026-06-11
On: June 11, 2026

Police have received complaints against a group allegedly impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and demanding money from shop owners toContinue Reading

Police reissue fraud warning after correcting SriLankan Airlines hotline error

2026-05-08
On: May 8, 2026

The Police Media Division has issued a revised statement correcting a telephone number mistakenly included in its April 23 releaseContinue Reading

Suspect wanted over foreign employment racket arrested in Yakkala

2026-04-27
On: April 27, 2026

A 60‑year‑old resident of Gampaha, identified as a leading fraudster linked to multiple foreign employment scams, has been arrested byContinue Reading

SriLankan Airlines warns of escalating scam targeting passengers

2026-04-08
On: April 8, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has issued a public warning over a surge in scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers. In aContinue Reading

Police warn of Fake Airline Ticket Discounts on Social Media

2026-03-26
On: March 26, 2026

The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public to be extremely cautious of fraudulent messages currently circulating on social mediaContinue Reading

Public warned of Fake Fuel Pass Website targeting users

2026-03-16
On: March 16, 2026

Leading cybersecurity strategist Asela Waidyalankara has warned the public of a fraudulent website currently masquerading as the official Fuel PassContinue Reading

Police warn of Scam Gangs impersonating Senior Officers in Colombo

2026-02-25
On: February 25, 2026

The Police have issued a public warning regarding fraudulent activities carried out by organized groups impersonating senior police officers. AccordingContinue Reading

SLCERT warns of fake bank alert credit card scams

2026-01-30
On: January 30, 2026

Sri Lanka CERT has alerted the public to a rising credit card scam involving fake SMS messages and online alertsContinue Reading

BOI warns of investment scam video

2026-01-23
On: January 23, 2026

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulentContinue Reading

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