The Cyber Security Authority has issued a warning about a rise in food delivery scams. Criminals are creating fake online profiles of restaurants and food vendors.
These fraudsters take orders and payments from customers. However, the food is never delivered. This scam is causing financial loss to many people.
The Authority recorded 112 cases of these food vendor scams between January and June of this year. This is a significant increase compared to the 61 cases reported during the same period last year.
The Cyber Security Authority is urging the public to be cautious when ordering food online. Customers should verify the legitimacy of food vendors before making any payments.
This trend highlights the growing sophistication of online fraud. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the individuals behind these scams.
The Cyber Security Authority advises anyone who has fallen victim to report the incident immediately to the relevant authorities.