Don’t fall prey to bogus ads: Police

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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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.

Comments - 9

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

Now too Late -

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Cobra Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:54 AM

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

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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 !

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Sadarana Kota Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:00 AM

why BBS is silent on this? via DM Android App

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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

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Eagle Eyes Tuesday, 05 March 2013 08:01 AM

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

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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.

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balu Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:47 AM

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

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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.

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