CID HEADQUARTERS CAUTIONS PUBLIC AGAINST A NEW GROUP OF IMPOSTER CALL FRAUDSTERS TARGETING VICTIMS

The Directorate of CID is actively investigating a new racket of fraudsters behind imposter phone calls, who impersonate or masquerade as VIPs, prominent government personnel and or business persons, billing officers at Utility Companies of Electricity, Water etc. Several members of the public have experienced a deluge of imposter calls, for wedding contributions, utility bills, donations.

We wish to caution the public and urge them to remain vigilant and carry out due diligence, by interrogating further the caller, reaching out in person to the intended beneficiary, or calling them on their real phone numbers, avoiding calls with follow-up persons, and reporting any suspicious phone calls, asking for a contribution, fundraising, or donation to the nearest police.

The Directorate of CID is using all available tools and resources to track and crack down the imposter call racket and protect members of the public from schemes, that result in cash fraud and losses. Anyone who exploits innocent citizens using deceptive practices like imposter fraud, should know that, regardless of where they are, they will not go undetected. We will find them and hold them accountable for their fraudulent practices.

SCP Enanga Fred

Police Spokesperson

20th May 2024