Sanitised case 14
A local disclosing institution became suspicious of a client (Mr X) due to cash withdrawals and a loan taken out which was not in keeping with the clients profile. Unbeknown to the local institution Mr X had received a scam email and developed a relationship with an African female who allegedly wanted to leave her country and asked for financial help from Mr X. Mr X transferred a large amount of money to the African female and became severely in debt. Amounts continued to be paid and males even visited the island to continue to place pressure on Mr X to continue to pay money until the police became involved.
A number of people fall for the ‘too good to be true’ scams and unfortunately are very reluctant to come forward to report their involvement / losses. Everyone should remain vigilant to this ever increasing fraud.
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