Don’t fall prey to bogus ads: Police

4 March 2013 09:12 pm - 9 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Police yesterday warned the public not to fall prey to bogus advertisements published in newspapers by unscrupulous groups who especially dupe women and teenage girls offering them chances to act in films and tele-dramas, opportunities to join dancing troupes and promising employment avenues in several institutions and ultimately using them for immoral activities.

They said that several women and girls had complained to the police that they were being abused and exploited after they responded to such newspaper advertisements and internet notices.

Police said notably all such advertisements only carried mobile phone numbers.

They said there were several instances when some women who sought employment in such dubious institutions run under the pretext of spa centres had been sexually exploited and finally ruined their entire future.

The Police Headquarters requests the general public to alert the police on 119 or the nearest police station if they come across any such anti-social activities.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 9

P.D.Vidanage Monday, 04 March 2013 10:58 PM

Now too Late -

Cobra Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:54 AM

They should also warn Sri Lankans of bogus election promises!!!

MagodisThuma Tuesday, 05 March 2013 01:16 AM

Nowadays all the youngsters want's become stars ! Ultimately they loose their money, self dignity & see the stars !

Sadarana Kota Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:00 AM

why BBS is silent on this? via DM Android App

sanj Tuesday, 05 March 2013 07:28 AM

Those who are really doing films and drams doing the same thing. That is why there is no art, but only sex

Eagle Eyes Tuesday, 05 March 2013 08:01 AM

This business is booming in Kelaniya, with the blessings of Dr. Chicago

Sim Tuesday, 05 March 2013 08:46 AM

Why can't the police use a decoy and find the culprits. Why wait till an inocent girl/women falls pray to act.

balu Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:47 AM

Where is BBS? Hand over the issue to BBS. They are the new Police of SL.

admetus Tuesday, 05 March 2013 10:30 AM

Police can just read the last pages of newspaper advertisement supplements and catch half of those thieves.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Don’t fall prey to bogus ads: Police

Comments - 9

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

New Visa procedure implemented

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win