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Warning About Online Scams Exploiting the Wildfires

August 3, 2025

The Cyber Crime Unit warns the public about the spread of misleading posts that exploit sensitivity around the recent wildfires. Unknown perpetrators are sharing false stories about supposed individuals who lost everything, enticing people to provide money and personal information. The police advise the public to be cautious and not trust strangers. They recommend reporting such scams on the platform where they appear.