Khaberni - In a unique incident, an Asian expatriate in Kuwait deliberately dodged and manipulated a person impersonating a security officer, aware of the fraudulent tactics, which helped thwart a robbery attempt he was exposed to. The expatriate documented the call or scam attempt conducted by the fake military official through “WhatsApp», before documenting the incident in sound and image.
The expatriate not only confronted the scammer, but also deliberately tempted him with money, saying "You want money?" and "I speak English», as he showed him a blurred picture of his bank card in an attempt to expose his intentions and prove the fraud tactics he was using.
This incident, which was circulated yesterday on social media, is part of a series of similar fraud attempts targeting expatriates, previously warned by the Ministry of Interior on more than one occasion, stressing the need not to respond to such communications. The Ministry emphasizes that it does not contact anyone by phone to request their banking or personal data, a fact also confirmed by local banks through repeated warnings.
A security source confirmed that the relevant authorities continuously monitor these cases and take the required legal measures, noting that impersonating a security officer is a serious crime punishable by law, especially if associated with scams or thefts.
The source explained that the documentation of the call by the expatriate helped expose the criminals' methods, and aided in enhancing awareness efforts aimed at exposing fraud techniques, noting that most of these attempts are conducted via social media applications using foreign numbers.
The source urged citizens and residents to exercise caution and vigilance, not to share any personal or banking information under any circumstances, and to immediately report such incidents through official channels, to protect their money and safety.
In conclusion, the source emphasized the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Interior, in coordination with relevant entities, in their awareness campaigns to combat scam and fraud crimes, stressing that community cooperation forms the first line of defense against such crimes.
