Renewed Advisory: Beware of Messages From Social Media Imposters

Thu, 2018-04-12

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise members of the public to be vigilant regarding deceptive social media accounts impersonating Government officials.

These fake social media profiles are being used to contact individuals and make demands of money for alleged Government initiatives and proposals.

In one recent example a request alluded to the Bermuda Government offering grants and if persons were interested, they should send $700 to an undisclosed location via FedEx and in return, they would receive a $50,000 grant.

Residents should be aware that this is a scam and are advised to verify any online messages they may receive claiming to be from a member of parliament – by calling the Government of Bermuda on 295-5151.

Ask to speak with a Department of Communications representative regarding the supposed online proposal or initiative before divulging any personal information.

Anyone with any information regarding the individual(s) creating or using these fraudulent social media accounts is asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Reported Single Vehicle Car Crash on North Shore Road in Devonshire

Around 4:45pm Wednesday, April 11th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle car crash on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Loyal Hill Road.

It appears that the car was being driven in the westbound lane along North Shore Road when it struck an embankment, ending up on its side.

The driver, believed to be a 58 year old Devonshire man and his daughter (front seat passenger) were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of apparently minor injuries and subsequently discharged.

The damaged vehicle was later towed from the scene.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Car Crashes Over Embankment on Cavendish Road in Pembroke

Around 3:30pm Wednesday, April 11th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle car crash in the Cavendish Road, Hibiscus Lane Pembroke area.

It now appears that the vehicle involved was parked and unoccupied on Hibiscus Lane, Pembroke when somehow it rolled off of Hibiscus Lane, crossing Cavendish Road.

The car then went through a wall and fell several feet to the ground below, in a residential area. However, there were no reported injuries.

BELCO personnel attended the scene to deal with a few downed powerlines as well as Works & Engineering personnel, who put barriers in place where the wall was damaged.

At last check arrangements were being made to remove the damaged vehicle from that location.

Traffic along the section of Cavendish Road, Pembroke where the incident occurred – between Spurling Hill and Lane Hill – was briefly impacted Wednesday afternoon.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Reported Two Vehicle Collision in Paget

Around 9:30am Wednesday, April 11th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision in the South Road, Stowe Hill Paget area.

It appears that a truck and a car being driven in opposite directions collided, with the truck pushing the car into a wall.

The car driver, believed to be a 33 year old Paget woman, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for medical assessment and later discharged.

Both vehicles involved were damaged and traffic in the area was temporarily diverted.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.