More than TT$2.8 million has been lost to electronic fraud in Trinidad and Tobago since March 16, 2025, prompting renewed warnings from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and its Fraud Squad.
In a release issued Thursday, the TTPS urged citizens to be on high alert and to avoid engaging with suspicious emails or text messages that claim bank accounts have been frozen and prompt recipients to “click a link” to resolve the issue.
“The Head of the Fraud Squad is once again urging members of the public not to click on any suspicious links or take any action prompted by unsolicited messages or emails claiming to be from financial institutions,” the release stated.
The TTPS said its Fraud Squad White Collar Crime Division first issued a public advisory about this ongoing scam on March 16. Despite that alert, the division has continued to receive reports at an alarming rate.
Between March 16 and the present, the Fraud Squad has logged 46 reports of electronic fraud across its offices, with the South Office recording the highest number at 27. The Port of Spain Office followed with 14 reports, while the Eastern and Tobago Divisions received four and three reports, respectively.
The financial impact of the incidents includes:
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TTD $2,836,936.06
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USD $81,800.00
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JMD $136,699.00
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Authorities are reminding the public that financial institutions do not typically request sensitive information or urgent action via text or email. Citizens are strongly advised to visit their bank in person to resolve any suspicious account activity.
The TTPS continues to monitor the situation and has encouraged individuals to report any suspicious messages or fraudulent transactions to the nearest police station.
