Sri Lanka's online scam wave, in numbers: what the official warnings say
Over 12,650 cyber complaints in 2025 alone. What Sri Lanka CERT, the CID and the Police are actually warning shoppers about — with links to the original reports.
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Practical guides to safe social-media shopping in Sri Lanka.
The parcel SMS scam: how fake 'customs fees' empty bank cards
Thousands of Sri Lankans got SMS messages about parcels stuck at customs. The links led to fake Sri Lanka Post websites built to steal card details. Here's how it worked.
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Followers for sale: how scammers manufacture trust on Facebook
Fake pages with 20,000 followers sold for Rs. 2,000. Celebrity faces on fraud ads. Fabricated payment screenshots. The trust signals Sri Lankan shoppers rely on can all be bought.
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Fake bank pages and stolen OTPs: how accounts get drained in minutes
Sri Lankan banks issued a rare joint alert about cloned login pages that relay your OTP in real time. How the attack works, and the habits that beat it.
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How to spot and avoid Instagram shopping scams in Sri Lanka
The warning signs that an Instagram or Facebook seller is fake, and the simple habits that keep your money safe.
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Is that online seller legit? A 2-minute checklist
Seven quick checks to run on any Instagram or Facebook seller in Sri Lanka before you send a single rupee.
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Bank transfer, COD, or protected payment: which is safest?
The real trade-offs between the three ways Sri Lankans pay social-media sellers — and who carries the risk in each one.
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Scammed by an online seller? What to do next in Sri Lanka
A step-by-step guide for Sri Lankan buyers after an online shopping scam — evidence, bank, police, and reporting channels.
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