The public has been warned about a new financial scam targeting the depots of the Sri Lanka Transport Board in various areas where money is obtained through ‘eZ Cash’ for the repair of vehicles that are involved in accidents.
It is reported that this money is taken by claiming that a senior officer, manager or relative of the depot has met with an accident.
The police have received many complaints that they requested to give 10,000 rupees through ‘eZ Cash’ to repair the accident vehicle.
In some cases, fraudsters pretend to be the owner of a garage, a police officer or other special officers and ask for money.
During the investigation of the phone numbers used for this scam, it has been revealed that the SIM cards belong to a deceased person or someone related to foreigners.
It has also been revealed that the suspects involved in this organized crime are drug addicts or engaged in drug trafficking.
The police have requested the public to verify if their relatives or friends receive such calls and to be aware of such financial scams.
