Central Bank Warns of Scam Calls Using Google Meet

The Central Bank of Belize is warning the public about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the bank and asking for personal or banking information.

The Central Bank said it has received multiple reports of callers using Google Meet to impersonate its representatives. The bank said the calls are fraudulent and should not be trusted.

It urged the public not to disclose passwords, PINs, banking details, credit card information or other sensitive information to unsolicited callers. It also told people not to engage with anyone who contacts them unexpectedly, claims to represent the Central Bank and asks for sensitive financial information. Anyone on a suspicious call or online meeting should end it immediately, the bank said.

The Central Bank said it does not make unsolicited calls to members of the public asking for banking credentials, passwords, PINs, credit card information or any other sensitive financial information.

It encouraged people to share the advisory with family and friends.