Wed, 2011-09-28

Advisory: Scam E-mail - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.

Currently an e-mail is circulating, allegedly from the “London 2012 Olympic Organizing Committee." The e-mail claims that the recipient’s e-mail address was attached to a winning lottery ticket, resulting in a prize of £2 million. The e-mail states that in order to claim the money the recipient must disclose their personal information such as their name, occupation, home and e-mail addresses, telephone number and passport number.

Residents should ignore these unsolicited messages or similar ‘official looking e-mails’ claiming to offer prize money by requiring the recipient’s personal information.

Anyone who may have been affected by this scam is encouraged to contact the Financial Crime Unit on 295-0011.

Missing Juveniles Located – Devonte’ Simmons and Leshun Wolffe

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old Devonte’ Simmons and 15 year old Leshun Wolffe. Both teenagers have returned and are safe and well.

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