A scary and thought provoking message has been making its way around social media and the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police are looking at the source.
Many persons across the islands have been requesting information about this post circulating through Whatsapp about individuals pretending to be electrical or water company employees robbing people.
The warning which reads:
‘Please. Take note: 3 or 4 guys may visit your home claiming they are from Water Company, to install shower caps, to save water. Or they will claim they are from Electricity Company to change energy-saving electric bulbs for free as part of government lay down program. They have been spotted in so many areas. Please. Do NOT let them in. They are Robbers, robbing people at gun-point. Please alert all your contacts, as you may save lives. Make sure doors are locked at all times and please do not open door to strangers. Please forward immediately to save lives and property!!!’
This warning has begun to cause major concern for people’s safety.
In a release to RTC News, the Police are quelling this malicious rumor and stated that at this time, there are no known reports of robbery surrounding the Modus Operandi mentioned in the circulated post reported to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police.
Another malicious rumour sent to RTC News was also questioned in which the Police also condemned this post which states:
‘There is a syndicate of criminals selling beautiful key holders at Public Places, Airports, Petrol Stations. They sometimes parade themselves as sales promoters giving out free key holders. Please do not buy or accept these key holders no matter how beautiful they look.
The key holders have inbuilt tracking device chip which allows them to track you to your home or wherever your car is parked. The key holders are very beautiful to resist. Accepting same may endanger your life. All are therefore requested to pass this message to colleagues, family members and loved ones. Be on guard.
Alert everyone.’
The Police also stated that the following is a rumour and urged everyone to exercise caution and alertness every day. If you did not contact the Water or power company to come to your home to do any repairs, then you should not allow anyone inside or unless you are sure of who they are. Ask for identification if necessary or call the police if you are unsure.
