Maldives Police Service has issued a public warning urging people to be cautious of scams being carried out using the name of the popular e-commerce platform TEMU.
According to police, scammers are using a variety of tactics including fake websites, phishing messages, and fraudulent links to obtain personal and financial information from unsuspecting users. These messages often appear to be from TEMU or related to previous purchases and typically include claims of order issues or additional charges to trick users into sharing sensitive information.
The scammers also send phishing emails and advertisements that mimic TEMU’s branding, leading users to fake websites where they are asked to enter credit card details. Once submitted, fraudsters can misuse this information to make unauthorized payments online.
Police noted that cards without two-factor authentication, such as many 2-D cards, are particularly vulnerable. Since these cards do not require an extra verification step, scammers can easily carry out transactions once they obtain the card details through phishing sites.
To stay safe, police have advised the public to:
- Be cautious of messages from unknown or suspicious phone numbers.
- Avoid clicking on links that do not lead to the official TEMU website — check for misspellings, unusual characters, or strange domains.
- Look out for warning phrases such as “parcel not received,” “delivery address incorrect,” or “immediate action required.”
- Avoid interacting with poorly designed or suspicious websites.
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on online shopping and payment platforms.
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspected scam attempts through the appropriate channels.
According to police, scammers are using a variety of tactics including fake websites, phishing messages, and fraudulent links to obtain personal and financial information from unsuspecting users. These messages often appear to be from TEMU or related to previous purchases and typically include claims of order issues or additional charges to trick users into sharing sensitive information.
The scammers also send phishing emails and advertisements that mimic TEMU’s branding, leading users to fake websites where they are asked to enter credit card details. Once submitted, fraudsters can misuse this information to make unauthorized payments online.
Police noted that cards without two-factor authentication, such as many 2-D cards, are particularly vulnerable. Since these cards do not require an extra verification step, scammers can easily carry out transactions once they obtain the card details through phishing sites.
To stay safe, police have advised the public to:
- Be cautious of messages from unknown or suspicious phone numbers.
- Avoid clicking on links that do not lead to the official TEMU website — check for misspellings, unusual characters, or strange domains.
- Look out for warning phrases such as “parcel not received,” “delivery address incorrect,” or “immediate action required.”
- Avoid interacting with poorly designed or suspicious websites.
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on online shopping and payment platforms.
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspected scam attempts through the appropriate channels.
