Saudi Embassy in US warns against fraudsters impersonating staff

The Saudi Embassy in Washington D.C. is alerting citizens and residents in the United States to a rise in fraudulent activities targeting them. Individuals are reportedly impersonating embassy staff in an effort to trick people into making financial payments or divulging sensitive personal financial details. In a statement released on Thursday, the embassy explicitly warned of the growing trend of these scams. It emphasized that the embassy never requests funds transfers or the sharing of personal or financial information via phone calls, text messages, or emails. Citizens and residents are strongly advised against responding to such illicit attempts. Instead, the embassy recommends verifying the identity of anyone claiming to represent them before sharing any information or taking action. Furthermore, they are urged to report any suspicious requests for money or personal financial data through the embassy's official communication channels.