GENERALLY, any mail received with an official letterhead would receive added attention, especially if it is from law enforcement bodies like the police.
It was claimed online recently that scammers have been sending fake police letters to people through WhatsApp, claiming that they are suspects in a case. Are scammers using such a tactic?
VERDICT:
TRUE
In a statement published on Facebook, Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CID) chief Supt Elias Omar said that the police have detected this tactic by scammers.
“The contents of the notice state that an individual (the suspect) is involved in drug trafficking and illegal money changing and that an arrest warrant will be issued if they do not cooperate with the Kedah police contingent within a two-hour period,” said Supt Elias.
He added that the fake document also states that the recipient will also be remanded for 45 days and that their bank accounts will be frozen for two-and-a-half years if they do not cooperate within the two-hour period.
“The Kedah CID states that these notices are fake and is currently investigating the individuals responsible for spreading them,” said Supt Elias.
He added that the police advise the public to not be fooled by people claiming to be from the government or financial institutions.
“Call the department directly for verification,” said Comm Elias.
