Council warns of rising Booking.com review scam targeting job seekers
People are being warned not to get swayed by promises of easy money by writing reviews for Booking.com as the website does not recruit individuals through social media or
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We cannot walk into the digital world blindly – Ali
People in Fiji cannot walk into this digital world blindly, and they must equip and arm themselves with digital systems that are aware of scamming platforms. This was
Scams are like a tsunami in Fiji, we need urgency 2 years after eBay scam
News heads are calling for urgent and coordinated action in tackling scams in Fiji as it has been 2 years since the eBay scam, and delays in response continues to leave v
Scams on the rise but scam related complaints significantly decline
Scams are on the rise but scam-related complaints have significantly decreased this year. This was highlighted at the National Scams Awareness Week at Grand Pacific Ho
National Scam Reporting and Analytics Platform to be launched in 2026
A national scam reporting and analytics platform, set to be launched in early 2026, has been highlighted during the National Scams Awareness Week at the Grand Pacific Hot
Fiji Airways warns against fake ‘Government Subsidy Gifts’ scam circulating online
Fiji Airways has stressed that “Fiji Airways – Government Subsidy Gifts†link circulating on social media is a scam and a fraudulent scheme that has n
139 reports of scam cases last year alone - Police
With the alarming rise in scams in the country, Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Loraini Seru confirmed that the Fiji Police Force received 139 reports of scam case
Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant
The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible scam that continues to be circulated on social media platfo
BSP warns of online scam and urges public to stay vigilant
People are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of an online scam using false advertisements and phishing messages on Facebook and email regarding Bank of Sou
iPhone users being targeted in new scam - Anti–Scam Taskforce
The Anti–Scam Taskforce is urgently warning members of the public, particularly iPhone users, to remain vigilant against a new and deceitful scam being circulated
Beware of new scammers talking about Bitcoin ATMs in Fiji
Beware of scammers as a new text message is being circulated to many people regarding a HR Manager from Seek talking about installing Bitcoin ATMs in Suva and Lautoka and
LTA and Pacific Transport call out scam on facebook
The Land Transport Authority and Pacific Transport are warning the public to beware of a scam currently circulating on Facebook. LTA says the fraudulent post falsely c
Woman scams Facebook users
A woman who scammed Facebook Marketplace users has admitted to taking hundreds of dollars off buyers before ghosting them and failing to hand over goods. 46-year-old T
Beware of fake news by scammer using fijivillage logo
Beware of fake news by a scammer using the official fijivillage logo to spread misinformation about Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad and Damodar Group CEO, D
Vodafone Fiji warns parents about Back-to-School scams
Vodafone Fiji is urging parents to stay vigilant against scams as millions of dollars in Back-to-School assistance will be processed through the M-PAiSA platform from nex
Woman charged for allegedly obtaining $2,500 through online scam
A 50-year-old woman from Lami will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged for allegedly obtaining financial advantage through an online scam. P
Consumer Council warns about visa consultant scams
Despite previous warnings from the Consumer Council of Fiji, many consumers are still falling prey to visa-related scams, often handing over significant amounts of money
Cabinet approves review of legislation on fraud and scam protection
Cabinet has approved the review of legislation on fraud and scam protection. This review ensures that protections and safeguards are in place to address cyber threats
1 case of romance scam involving $500,000 before court
Police say they have several cases with them that are before the courts in regards to romance scams where the victims have given upto at least $500,000 in one case. In
Get out of Viber and get on WhatsApp - Prasad
Vodafone Fiji's Head of eCommerce Shailendra Prasad is urging Fijians to get out of Viber and use WhatsApp as Viber is a vulnerable third party social app. While speak
900 Fijians affected by the Ebay online scam amounting to $1.7 million
900 Fijians were left affected by the collapse of the Ebay Online Shop recruitment scam last year with the Consumer Council recording complaints worth $1.7 million. Co