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Beware, Freight Forwarding Scams Can Cost You Big

By Maldives Times October 22, 2020 1 min read

If you are a trader, and you see this long list of additional charges on your invoice from your agent, then consider it a red flag. A freight forwarder is an essential service provider, mostly for companies that are importing and exporting their cargo. This agent or company specializes in logistics and organizing shipments in place to […]

Vladimir Putin, Is that You?

By Maldives Times October 6, 2020 2 min read

Yesterday, many Maldivians were shocked to see a missed call from a foreign number. While (unfortunately) some of you might have picked up the call out of curiosity, others were aware of the risks that these unknown numbers carry. But if you did pick up, should you be scared? Last year-end, Maldives police had warned […]