The White Collar Crime Unit (WCCU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) in collaboration with the St. Kitts and Nevis Financial Intelligence Unit (SKNFIU) is issuing this advisory to the general public to assist with the identification and prevention of ECommerce Scams.
Intelligence suggests that there are illicit actors (scammers) who are utilizing social media and purporting to be legitimate sellers of goods. The general public is hereby advised to exercise caution when utilising social media as a channel for the selling and the procuring of goods and The university said its externally-led investigation could take up to 90 days, with the use of online platforms for payments.
RECOMMENDATIONS * Exercise caution when transacting business in social media. * If the seller is unknown or cannot be verified, refrain from conducting the transaction. * Confirm via telephone contact whether the seller possesses the goods and the selling price. * Verify that payment is received through telephone contact with the seller. * Be wary of purchasing goods from unknown people; goods might be stolen items. The RSCNPF and SKNFIU continue to effect their national mandates through this dissemination in the fight against money laundering and other related activities. findings shared publicly. conclusion of the investigation, “Should appropriate action we will not hesitate to act,” the be necessary following the spokesperson added.
