Police are investigating a suspected phishing scam after a member of the public reported receiving a video call from someone claiming to represent law enforcement.

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) said the incident was reported on July 13. According to police, the caller identified themselves as being from "Police, Immigration" and instructed the recipient to display their passport and provide banking information.

The call ended before any banking details were disclosed, and the matter was subsequently reported to officers.

Public warning

The RCIPS, together with Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) and Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC), is reminding the public that officials will never request passport or banking information through unsolicited telephone or video calls.

Anyone receiving such a call is advised to end the conversation immediately, provide no personal or financial information, and contact the relevant government agency directly if they have any concerns.

Similar scams elsewhere

The reported method is similar to government impersonation scams highlighted elsewhere. In December 2024, Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency warned residents about fraudsters posing as government agencies in an attempt to obtain personal and financial information through phone and online communications. However, the RCIPS has not indicated there is any connection between the Cayman Islands report and incidents reported overseas.

Police are appealing to anyone who has received a similar suspicious call, or who believes they may have been targeted by the scam, to contact their nearest police station.

Anonymous information can also be provided through the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line on 949-7777 or via the RCIPS website.