Sri Lanka CERT warns public about foreign university scams on social media

Sri Lanka CERT has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent advertisements on social media that offer admission to foreign universities. This alert follows the receipt of complaints from individuals who have been targeted by these scams.

The National Centre for Cyber Security, also referred to as CERT, highlighted that these fraudulent schemes are specifically designed to deceive individuals seeking to enroll in foreign universities. Both students and their parents have been targeted by these fraudsters.

The scams utilize social media platforms to perpetrate the deception. The warning from Sri Lanka CERT aims to inform the public about these activities and prevent further instances of fraud.