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People in Bahrain have been warned against a new scam in which fraudsters call potential victims directly and pose as public figures looking to sell cars.
The General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security yesterday warned that scammers were contacting citizens and residents, claiming to be well-known figures, and offering them cars which they claim have been imported from a neighbouring country.
They tell the victims that they have an ‘unrepeatable opportunity’ to purchase the vehicle at a ‘special price’.
“Do not transfer any money before fully verifying the source and the entity,” the directorate said in a statement.
“This method is entirely fraudulent, and public figures have no connection to it. The aim is to deceive you and steal your money.”
They have further urged people to join the Financial and Cyber Crimes WhatsApp group by using the link on their Instagram, @acees_bh.
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