Fri, 2011-07-15

Police Seize Cannabis Plants - Around 2:30pm on Thursday July 14, Police attended the Tudor Hill, Southampton area after a report of cannabis cultivation. As a result, officers seized a quantity of what is believed to be cannabis plants [pictured right]. Inquiries are ongoing and members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities in the area to the main Police line at 295-0011.

Advisory: E-mail Scam

The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind the public to be vigilant with regard to phishing e-mails and scams that attempt to obtain personal information or money.

In particular, a fake e-mail is currently circulating locally claiming to be from the US State Department. The apparently personalised e-mail says that the recipient has been selected to receive a ‘United States Permanent Resident Card’ for a sum of money.

However, the US State Department does not solicit funds by e-mail.

It is important not to release any personal information or money to unknown individuals who attempt to make contact through unsolicited e-mails.

Some of the signs of a phishing e-mail or scam are:

• Poor grammar in the initial correspondence or response e-mail.
• If the response e-mail asks for personal information such as your social insurance number.
• If the response e-mail requires you to part with money.

Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. The Financial Crime Unit can be contacted on 295-0011.

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