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Sri Lanka CERT clarified that the financial institution has neither initiated nor announced any such promotional gift offer. The viral message is suspected to be a targeted scam engineered by cybercriminals to deceive users into surrendering personal information, banking credentials, and other sensitive details. Authorities cautioned that individuals who interact with the scheme risk having their bank accounts compromised.
Key Developments
- A fraudulent social media scheme falsely advertises special Vap Poya Day gifts from a prominent Sri Lankan bank.
- Sri Lanka CERT confirmed the institution has not authorized or launched any such promotion.
- The deceptive campaign is designed to harvest personal information, banking credentials, and sensitive consumer data.
- Users face account compromise risks if they interact with the fraudulent links.
- The public has been advised to bypass suspicious web links and verify offers solely via verified banking channels.
Sri Lanka CERT has strongly advised individuals to refrain from clicking links embedded in the message or submitting personal and financial information on suspicious websites. The public is urged to verify any promotional activity exclusively through official bank channels and maintain strict vigilance against emerging online scams.