“Parents or the guardians, themselves should take the responsibility to withdraw the children’s $200 assistance from Government,” Mr Chew said.
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew.
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew is calling on parents and guardians to be vigilant.
He is also advising them not to give their children the responsibility to withdraw back-to-school payment from any Vodafone Fiji Limited outlet, M-PAiSA agents nor from banks and online websites.
“Parents or the guardians, themselves should take the responsibility to withdraw the children’s $200 assistance from Government,” Mr Chew said.
“You don’t know who is at the side line exploring the opportunity to steal information or money.”
He said while thousands of parents would be out this week withdrawing, they must be careful.
“As you deal with online transactions, be vigilant; it may be easy but you must be careful as some adults have fallen into the trap,” he said.
He further explained especially when sharing Personal Identification Number (PIN) and password.
“When money goes missing people get frustrated and run to the Police,” he said.
“Police will not recover or charge the perpetrator because there is a process to follow.”
He said with money transaction there were also other external organisations and processes involved to issue a search warrant and getting it done takes time.
“People must act responsibly to avoid frustration and loss of money.
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