The public is advised to be more alert and cautious regarding scam activities that are spreading in Brunei Darussalam. The scam involves a phone call from an individual claiming to be an official from a Bank.

The Royal Brunei Police Force, Prime Minister’s Office in its press release informed that several reports of complaints were received in which the victim has received an unknown phone call using the numbers as shown, as well as several other phone numbers. The callers were also found to be using foreign accents. The modus operandi of this scam activity is by contacting the victim and the caller or suspect introducing himself as a bank officer or law enforcement officer. The suspects then informs about financial loan claims, such as credit card usage transactions, or outstanding loan payments. The suspect will then try to get the victim’s personal information, supposedly to be checked in their system.

Suspects will also transfer the calls to higher officials or those who have authority or power in order to trick the victim into believing their scam. The victim will be forced to make an immediate payment with a large amount of money to settle the claim and if they fail to make the payment, actions will be taken such as issuing a summons from the court or an order to arrest the victim. The Royal Brunei Police Force is actively investigating complaints and reports about the scam case. The public is advised not to provide any personal and accounting information to any unidentified party, especially when receiving such calls. For more information or to make a report, contact the police hotline at 993 or any nearby police station.

Source: Radio Television Brunei