Advice to Seniors: Be Wary About Disclosing Banking Details
Mon, 2021-07-12
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is once again advising our seniors not to provide their banking information to unknown individuals.
In one recent incident, a senior was contacted by an individual via WhatsApp and led to believe they were the recipient of a substantial sum of money. However, in order to collect the funds, the senior was advised they would have to make a transfer from their account to another at a local bank.
The senior followed the instructions, only to be duped out of a significant amount of money.
A report was made to police and an investigation into this matter has now begun.
The BPS urges seniors, if you are contacted about your finances by someone, other than a trusted relative/friend, do not provide them:
• any information about your money.
• your bank account number.
• any information about your bank cards.
• your bank card number or your PIN number.
• your phone number, address or any of your personal information.
If you feel unsure, about someone contacting you regarding your financial information:
• Do not engage in conversation with them.
• Inform your financial institution.
• Contact the Police at 911.
