Digicel warns of fraudulent J$15,000 National Heroes’ Day promotion

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel Jamaica is warning the public about a fraudulent cash promotion circulating under the company’s name and brand, falsely offering J$15,000 to mark National Heroes’ Day. In a release on Saturday, the telecommunications company said it had no association with the promotion, describing it as fraudulent, unauthorised and misleading. Digicel Jamaica Chief Executive Officer Stephen Murad warned that the scheme could expose members of the public to financial loss and the theft of personal information, particularly those vulnerable to online scams. “It is deeply troubling that unscrupulous individuals would exploit an occasion of national pride to deceive fellow Jamaicans, putting their personal information, finances and security at risk,” Murad said. “We cannot allow the actions of these individuals to put more Jamaicans at risk. We urge everyone to remain vigilant, v