MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police has issued a fresh alert to citizens and residents to protect themselves from scammers and to refrain from sharing their personal data including bank details.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, ROP urged the public to ignore social media calls or messages claiming to be from bank or communication company “deceiving that you have won a prize in cash in kind or offering a financial help.”
“Ignore all incoming social media calls and messages claiming to be a communication company, a bank or a famous person requesting your personal data, and PIN number,” ROP said.
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“To report fraud crimes , please call the Hotline for Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations: 800777444,” the statement added.
