Fake Social Media Accounts Impersonate Local Government Officials
Sun, 2018-01-28
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of deceptive social media accounts using the names of real Government officials.
It appears that individuals on social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram, are ‘cloning’ the social media (Facebook and Instagram) accounts of Bermuda public officials – namely the Premier and Government Ministers.
These fake social media profiles are being used to contact members of the public and make demands of money for alleged Government initiatives and proposals.
Members of the public should be aware that this is a scam and are advised to verify the claim by calling the Government of Bermuda on 295-5151.
Ask to speak with a Department of Communications representative regarding the supposed online proposal or initiative before divulging any personal information.
Anyone with any information regarding the individual(s) creating or using these fraudulent social media accounts is asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.
Motorcyclist Admitted to ICU After Crash in Sandys Parish
Around 9:40pm Friday, January 26th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near the junction with Morgan Hill.
It appears that the rider, believed to be a 51 year old Devonshire man, was injured after striking a roadside boulder.
He was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. An update on his condition will be provided in due course.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.
Update: Monday, January 29th - At last check this morning (January 29th) the 51 year old Devonshire man injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near the junction with Morgan Hill around 9:40pm Friday, January 26th was recovering in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.
