Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The Police Media Unit has noted that they have received information about an organized crime group running scams to acquire money online.

The police noted that the individuals behind the scams use multiple ways to steal money including building relationships under false pretences and also by telling victims that they have won a lottery.

The police has requested the general public to be vigilant in this regard.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....