Woman charged for scam

A woman who allegedly scammed a taxi driver has been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber task force. 

The investigation revealed that on the 28th day of September 2023, the accused had hired the victim's taxi and was required to pay the fare of $15 upon reaching her destination.

She allegedly informed the victim that she had sent $50 via mobile money transfer, and requested only $20 as change.

However the next day when the victim checked his mobile money app, he discovered that he had received a fake message as his balance remained the same, and later went on to report the matter at the Valelevu Police Station. 

The accused who has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage and one count of Making Off Without Payment, will be produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.