Advisory: ‘Phishing’ Scams
Thu, 2014-10-02
Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.
Commonly referred to as ‘phishing’, examples include misleading e-mails claiming to be from local banks, asking the recipient to update their security details, as well as unknown callers who offer to help residents with alleged glitches reportedly affecting their home computers.
It is strongly recommended that similar unsolicited communication be ignored.
In addition, residents are reminded that personal information regarding banking details, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers and computer access are valuable and that this information should never be relayed over the internet or phone to unknown persons.
Any incidents of suspected internet fraud should be reported to the Financial Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1757 or via the e-mail address fraud2@bps.bm.
Two Vehicle Collision in Warwick
Around 10:30am on Wednesday, October 1st first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Khyber Pass.
It appears that a motorcyclist was riding along Middle Road and a car driver was exiting the Warwick Post Office property when the vehicles collided.
The motorcyclist, a 63 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. He was later discharged.
There were no other injuries reported. Both vehicles were damaged.
Inquiries regarding this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Gregory White at the Somerset Police Station on telephone number 234-1010.
