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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are warning citizens about a series of fraudulent schemes targeting people seeking affordable housing.
In a media release, the TTPS Fraud Squad, working with the HDC, said scammers have been impersonating HDC officials, advertising homes on social media, and demanding upfront payments from victims.
The HDC said the scams target families hoping to secure safe and affordable housing. It warned that the Corporation does not request payments through WhatsApp, Gmail, or social media platforms. It also underscored that all legitimate transactions must take place at its Head Office under official procedures.
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