GPF warns Guyanese of scams by alleged Nigerians

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday issued a warning to citizens, particularly females, about a scam involving persons pretending to be Nigerian.
In a statement, the GPF said the modus operandi observed was that the mastermind would send a Facebook request to the intended victim, and after being accepted, he would subsequently request a phone number for communication via WhatsApp.
“As time progresses, the mastermind, who is apparently residing overseas expresses an amorous interest in the intended victim and indicates that he would be sending some gifts, including jewellery,” the Police explained.

The release added that the victim would receive a phone call from the suspect now pretending to be a shipping company employee, informing that the package has arrived, but custom officials have scanned same and observed that it contains money and have threatened prosecution.
“At this juncture, the intended victim is informed that she would have to pay various sums of money to a number of the individuals in order to avoid prosecution, and uplift the box. These monies are to be sent to identified persons through money transfer services or a post office,” the Police statement said.
Once the victim sends the monies, the mastermind is never heard from again and the victim is defrauded of the money sent.