Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain highly vigilant amid a sharp increase in online scams and embezzlement attempts reported across social media platforms in recent weeks.

According to Sri Lanka CERT, the surge in cyber fraud coincides with the festive season and the ongoing climate-related disaster situation, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit public trust and vulnerability.

Sri Lanka CERT said that it has received a significant number of complaints regarding fraudulent schemes in which scammers impersonate government institutions, public service departments, reputed supermarkets, and well-known business entities. These scams typically involve f...