Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), has issued a warning on electronic fraud using calls and messages.
ROP advised in a statement, "Ignore all incoming social media calls and messages claiming to be from a communication company, a bank or a famous person requesting your personal data, PIN number or stating that you have won a prize in cash or kind or offering financial help."
"To report fraud crimes, please call the Hotline for Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations at 800777444," the statement added.