HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — The Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, along with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center, are warning the public about suspicious messages on social media requesting personally identifiable information.
“Most recently, reports include a purported private business on social media claiming to establish a Guam driver’s license for the consumer in exchange for a large fee. Not all calls or messages from unusual senders should be regarded as suspect,” according to a press release from GHS/OCD.
The community is urged to stay vigilant and follow Federal Trade Commission tips to avoid scams:
• Do not give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect.
• Spot impostors. Scammers may pose as a government official, family member, charity or a company you do business with.
• Local numbers may be spoofed. Scammers use technology to fake caller ID information to confuse people.
• Do online searches. Search a company or product name with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.”
• Do not pay upfront for a promise.
• Consider how you pay. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it is nearly impossible to get your money back.
Suspicious activity should be reported to the MRFC at 671-475-0400 or mrfc@ghs.guam.gov.
A Guam resident uses a cellphone in Tumon on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
