[𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 🙂 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗲 ❌?] Received a call or message from a “long-lost friend” asking you to guess who is on the line? They ask you to save their latest number. A few days later, they suddenly ask for an urgent loan or a favour to help them with an emergency? 😈 ⚠️ *Stay alert — it is a scam!* 🚨The Police would like to alert members of the public to a resurgence of *fake friend scam cases*, where scammers impersonate someone the victim knows via text messages (e.g. WhatsApp) or calls.🚨 😯 Since April 2025, at least 187 reports have been made, *with losses amounting to over $653,000.* 😯 Be cautious when contacted by unknown numbers asking you for urgent loans and unusual requests. Remember: ✅️ Verify with the caller’s identity through other contact methods (e.g. social media) ✅️ Call the person at their last known number ✅️ Insist on meeting up, if they require a monetary loan 🔎 Stay vigilant and find out more in the video below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Qv-zEB5NB/?igsh=aTBtd3Z6M29ncnBq