Banking Fraud Cases Rock Solomon Islands, Public Warned of Online Scam

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has issued a warning to the public about a recent online scam that has been detected in the country. The scammers have been using fake emails and calls claiming that unsuspecting victims have won a substantial amount of money from the central bank.

How the Scam Works

According to sources, this is an initial form of online fraud where scammers use images of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands to lure victims into their trap. Once trapped, they will start communicating with them, convincing them that they have indeed won a substantial amount of money and then ask for confidential information.

Central Bank’s Denial

The Central Bank has categorically denied any involvement or participation in such fraudulent activities and has advised the public to stay away from these scams to avoid losing their hard-earned money.

Tips to Avoid Falling Prey to Scams

To avoid falling prey to such scams, the public is urged to exercise extreme caution when receiving emails or calls claiming to be from the central bank. Here are some tips:

• Check online links properly
• Verify the authenticity of any information received before taking any action
• Be wary of content that sounds too good to be true
• Treat messages or information that do not meet the expected level of formality and professionalism with suspicion

Contact Information

For more information on this matter, the public can contact the Central Bank of Solomon Islands at:

• P.O. BOX 634, Honiara
• Phone number: (677) 21791
• Email: info@cbsi.com.sb
• Website: www.cbsi.com.sb

The public is advised to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to these scams.