The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) yesterday warned the general public about computer fraudsters and internet scammers posing as the CEO of DHL Express, John Pearson, and the General Manager of Samsung Co Ltd, Anthony Hodgson and urging persons to provide personal information to receive prize money on behalf of the companies.
The police said that DHL Express and Samsung Co Ltd, do not have any current promotions ongoing. Hence, no prize monies will be issued.
SOCU issued the following advisory
*** If it is too good to be true, it is not true.
*** Do NOT believe that you have won prize money for a competition you never entered.
*** Do NOT believe any offers (prize claim) that require a fee to be paid upfront.
*** Do NOT provide personal or financial information to individuals or businesses you don’t know or haven’t verified.
*** Do NOT send any money to someone you do not know.
*** Do NOT attempt to recover funds personally for companies you haven’t done business with.
*** Do NOT attempt to purchase any gift cards in exchange for prizes.
*** Do NOT click any link provided by the alleged prize givers.
