Politicians and TV presenter used in scam adverts

Images of well-known Jersey residents and organisations are being used in a social media scam, the island's finance regulator has warned.

The Jersey Financial Services Commission said the targeted Facebook advertisements promoted a fake government investment platform.

They feature images of local politicians, an ITV presenter and the Jersey Evening Post's logo to make the scam appear legitimate, the commission said.

It urged people to be cautious when faced with "unsolicited investment opportunities, online adverts, or social media promotions".

It said there had been a rise in impersonation scams and none of those featured agreed to be part of it.

"Criminals are becoming more sophisticated," the commissioned warned.

"They may use real names, cloned websites, copied branding, and AI-generated images or voices.

"Their aim is to convince you they are genuine and pressure you into transferring money or sharing personal information."

It said more information on scams was available on the Jersey Fraud Prevention Forum.

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