PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Suriname Police Force (KPS) is warning of sophisticated online sales scams in which fraudsters use forged bank transfer receipts to steal goods without paying.
The police say they are seeing an increase in reports of fraud via sales platforms, and that scammers respond to advertisements on social media and, after an agreement, send a manipulated file or a screenshot that appears to be an official bank statement.
But the police say no transaction has ever taken place, and many victims only discover the fraud after the goods have been delivered.
The police are warning that a screenshot is not a guarantee and that people should always check their own online banking to determine whether the amount has actually been credited. They said people should be extra vigilant with buyers who exert “unusual pressure” for delivery.
“If in doubt, it is recommended to cancel the transaction immediately,” the police said, but did not give any figure for the financial losses due to the scams.
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