COLOMBO (News 1st); The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a fresh warning to the public about online scams that rely on creating a sense of urgency to pressure victims into making rushed decisions.In a public awareness message released as part of its “Be Scam Proof” campaign,…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a fresh warning to the public about online scams that rely on creating a sense of urgency to pressure victims into making rushed decisions.In a public awareness message released as part of its “Be Scam Proof” campaign, the Central Bank highlighted urgency as a major warning sign of fraudulent activity. The campaign warning notes that scammers often attempt to rush individuals into taking immediate action before they have time to think critically about the request.The awareness material features a mock warning message stating, “Act Now! Your account will be suspended in 1 hour,” illustrating a common tactic used by fraudsters to create panic and fear among potential victims.Scammers frequently use threatening language, deadlines, and alarming claims about bank accounts, financial services, or personal information in an effort to manipulate people into clicking malicious links, revealing confidential details, or transferring money.The warning urges the public to remain calm when receiving unexpected messages that demand immediate action and to verify the authenticity of such communications through official channels before responding.Financial authorities have repeatedly stressed that legitimate institutions generally do not pressure customers into making urgent financial decisions through unsolicited messages, emails, or phone calls.The Central Bank’s latest alert forms part of ongoing efforts to educate consumers about emerging fraud schemes and strengthen public awareness of cybercrime and financial scams.