A warning has been issued urging the public to remain vigilant against financial frauds.
With the rise in scams conducted via phone calls, the internet, and social media, the public is being cautioned about fraudsters who use fake identities to deceive individuals.
Today, in various parts of Batticaloa, unknown individuals have been involved in financial scams targeting parents of school children. These scammers reportedly obtained the phone numbers of parents from schools and contacted them, falsely claiming:
“We are offering assistance to your child through our organization. We got your phone number from the school. Please transfer Rs. 7,000 via EZ Cash. Once we receive the payment, we will provide school supplies worth Rs. 50,000.”
This incident has occurred today targeting parents whose children attend certain schools and private tuition classes in Batticaloa.
The fraudsters introduce themselves over the phone as representatives of aid organizations, government officials, bank employees, or company staff. They attempt to gather personal information and request money, claiming they are offering help to the children.
An official warning has been issued urging the public to remain extremely cautious.
People are advised:
Not to trust any requests made via phone calls, messages, or social media without proper verification.
Always contact the mentioned organizations directly and confirm their legitimacy before taking any action.
Never share sensitive information such as EZ Cash details, bank account numbers, passwords, OTPs, or identification numbers without proper verification.
If you receive any suspicious calls or messages, report them immediately to the nearest police station or cybercrime division.
The public is strongly urged to act with awareness and protect themselves and their families from such scams.