Scam Reports
Browse verified scam reports from across Sri Lanka. 2 reports found.
Fake Dialog payment portal stealing credit card information
I received a professional-looking email claiming to be from Dialog Axiata, saying my bill payment failed and I needed to update my payment method. The email had Dialog's logo and branding. The link took me to a website that looked exactly like Dialog's payment portal. I entered my credit card details before realizing it was fake. Within 2 hours, there were 3 unauthorized transactions on my card totaling LKR 45,000. I immediately called my bank to block the card. The fake website URL was "dialog-payment.secure-billing.com". Dialog has confirmed this is not their website. My bank is investigating the fraudulent transactions.
Phishing SMS pretending to be from People's Bank asking to verify account
Received an SMS that appeared to be from People's Bank saying my account would be suspended unless I verify my details immediately. The message included a link to a fake website that looked exactly like the People's Bank online banking portal. The URL was "peoples-bank-lk.verify-account.com" — not the real bank website. The fake site asked for my NIC number, account number, PIN, and one-time password. Fortunately, I noticed the URL was wrong before entering sensitive information. I'm reporting this so others don't fall for it. The SMS came from a regular mobile number, not the bank's official number.