The RCIPS Cybercrime Unit is aware of a WhatsApp scam circulating in the Cayman Islands.
The victim will receive a call or a WhatsApp message inviting them to join a WhatsApp group. If they join the group by clicking the link they may have their contacts accessed by the scammers.
Messages are then sent to all the victim’s contacts stating that the victim desperately needs money and providing links to send money. The RCIPS are aware that, in some cases, money has been sent. The scammers have targeted existing groups associated with agencies in the Cayman Islands.
The RCIPS would like to remind the public not to click on any link they are sent until they are certain it is legitimate and not to join any WhatsApp groups for which they are not expecting an invite.
(Source: Royal Cayman Islands Police Service)
