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Public warned of investment scam video falsely linking Kumar Sangakkara
The public has been warned about a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claims former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara is endorsing a lucrative investment opportunity. Fact-checking website Factcrescendo investigated the claims and confirmed that the video, along with fabricated articles, is part of a coordinated online scam. One such fake article was designed to mimic the style of a local media website, falsely linking Sangakkara and entrepreneur Otara Gunewardene to investment schemes. These reports have since been removed or replaced with other false claims, including attempts to associate former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has verified that these are fraudulent scams, urging the public to remain vigilant. Cybersecurity expert Asela Waidyalankara explained that the scams are engineered to appear credible, tricking users into clicking malicious links that steal personal data or Facebook login details. “These posts are made to look authentic but ultimately aim to harvest sensitive information or lure people into fake investments,” he cautioned. Authorities and fact-checkers urge individuals to verify online claims before engaging and report suspicious content to relevant agencies. (Newswire) හිටපු ක්රිකට් ක්රීඩක සංගක්කාර විසින් ප්රවර්ධනය කරන ආයෝජන ක්රමයක් ද? Read More – https://t.co/eUO44v5BAl pic.twitter.com/nXJvX7xnbO — Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 (@factcrescendosl) April 8, 2026 2026-04-10
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Police warn of rising online financial scams during New Year season
Police Headquarters issued a special notice advising the public to remain vigilant against a surge in online financial fraud and data theft as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches.
