The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) is warning citizens not to fall victim to scam schemes they may encounter through social networks.
These scams typically involve messages received from foreign numbers via the WhatsApp application, "offering remote work opportunities and promises of earning money," according to data collected by the ISF Intelligence Division.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the ISF's Public Relations Division, the ISF urged Lebanese citizens "to verify the legality and existence of these companies before agreeing to work with them, providing services or transferring any funds." Citizens were also advised "not to share personal data, account information or financial details with untrustworthy parties," as stated in the warning.
According to the ISF report, "The scam begins with an initial stage in which victims are asked to follow certain social media pages in exchange for financial gain. Some money is then sent to the victims' electronic wallets via a money transfer company in Lebanon. After a few successful transactions, victims are encouraged to invest on websites designed for 'phishing.' They are subsequently asked to transfer funds to specific accounts via the same money transfer company. This process leads to the theft of the funds, with no actual investment made."
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