Police Investigating Multiple Reports of Fraud

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is investigating several reports of fraud involving individuals posing as representatives of local telecommunications companies and financial institutions in an effort to obtain personal and banking information from unsuspecting residents.

In one case, a resident of Old Road reported receiving a call from a man claiming to be an employee of a telecommunications company. During the conversation, the caller requested sensitive personal and banking details.

The victim later discovered that her email account had been compromised, and more than $20,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn from her bank accounts.

In another incident, a resident of St. John’s received a call from someone purporting to represent a telecommunications provider, requesting online account information.

Shortly after, unauthorized withdrawals totaling $400 were made from her account, and attempts were made to place a mobile app order without her consent.

Separately, a man from All Saints reported that his missing cheque book had been used to issue fraudulent cheques to a local business. Police investigations into all incidents are ongoing.

The Police are strongly advising members of the public to exercise extreme caution when responding to unsolicited phone calls, text messages, or emails requesting personal, financial, or account information.

Legitimate companies will never ask for passwords, banking details, or verification codes over the phone.

Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by these scams is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at 462-3913 or report the matter to the nearest police station immediately.

The Police Administration continues to remind the public to stay alert and remain vigilant against fraudulent and cyber-related crimes.