Isle of Man Government warns public to be vigilant amid rise in online scams

Scammers Pretend Manx Politicians Are Endorsing Get-Rich Schemes

If you’ve spotted a Manx politician suddenly promising to make you rich on Facebook… you might want to keep scrolling. The Isle of Man Government has issued a warning after a fresh wave of scam posts began doing the rounds on social media, some of them cheekily using the names and faces of senior politicians to look legit. One recent example falsely claimed that Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson MHK had been talking to Isle of …

Isle of Man Government warns public to be vigilant amid rise in online scams

Figures based on victim reports indicate that at least £1.2 million was lost to investment scams in the Isle of Man during 2024

Isle of Man Government - Public urged to be vigilant as social media scams circulate on the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Government is warning members of the public to remain vigilant amid an increase in scam posts circulating on social media platforms.