Police warn of scam callers posing as government officials in new phone fraud scheme

Police are urging the public to remain alert following the emergence of a new phone scam targeting citizens across the country.

The electronic crime sub-directorate has issued a warning about fraudsters who are impersonating government officials, particularly from social security services, in an attempt to steal money.

According to a police statement, these scammers are contacting people via both mobile and landline numbers. They falsely claim to be from official