U.S Embassy warns of internet fraud
It says everyday, people around the world have fallen victim to swindlers, who steal money from trusting individuals through fraud and deception.
Victims come from all ages and all socio-economic backgrounds.
The Embassy says it has received reports that several individuals in P-N-G falling victim to this crime, resulting in the loss of several thousands of Kina.
U.S Ambassador Walter North says, many scams are easy to detect, if you know what to look for.
He says, in many cases, just doing a simple internet search can reveal whether an offer received by email is legitimate.
Ambassador North says, therefore, its important to learn how to protect oneself.
The U.S Embassy held a two-hour session at the American Corner at the National Library in Port Moresby, yesterday, on internet-based financial scams.
It's also warning papua New Guineans against individuals posing as representatives from the American Red Cross offering jobs to support relief efforts in disaster affected areas.
U.S Ambassador to P-N-G, Walter North issued the warning amidst numerous job offers by the U.S Red Cross to support flood relief efforts in the Philippines.
NBC News also came across similar job offers seeking able men and women to assist in the rescue mission and rehabilitation process in Vanuatu, hit by Cyclone Pam.
According to the email, interested applicants will be paid 500-US-Dollars daily.Interested applicants were asked to send their recent or past resume to jobs@recuitredcross.org.
Applicants were also to provide their full names, mobile phone numbers, address, country and two interested vacancies of their choice.
Most of the jobs on offer are in the building sector, equipment and machinery, and medicine including nurses, doctors, and engineers.
The U.S Ambassador warns, these scam artists would ask recipients to wire money to them to pay for alleged visa fees, travel insurance, and plane tickets.
After the money is sent, the job offer will mysteriously disappear and the money will never be refunded.
He warns these job offers are not legitimate and the individuals sending the emails do not represent the American Red Cross.
NBC
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