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A scam - mimicking local news articles - is encouraging people to enter their personal details, leading to hundreds of pounds being taken from your bank account.
Guernsey Police have warned people to be vigilant after receiving reports of the posts that have been shared on Facebook.
The posts mimic the Guernsey Press website but use a photo taken from the Express website, with the Express logo clearly visible.
The photo has been taken from the Express website, from a legitimate news story featuring an interview with Deputy Peter Ferbrache, speaking with former Express reporter Matthew Leach.
However, the words are not taken from any Express story and have been rewritten to imply that readers can benefit financially from changes to income tax rules by signing up to a website.
Pictured: The scam posts mimic the Guernsey Press website, while using the Express logo and a photograph of, and fake conversation between former Express reporter and Deputy Peter Ferbrache.
A spokesperson for Guernsey Police said they had recently received reports from people who have seen the scam on Facebook.
Officers have urged people not to click on the links as it will take you to a fraudulent site designed to rob you.
"When you click through, the company is called Modmount Ltd," said the spokesperson.
"It asks you to open an account to take an 'initial investment' payment, and once an account is opened $250 is taken as payment. The scammer is also calling victims on the phone to chase them up for the payment, with the calls coming from at least three different numbers."
Guernsey Police said their advice is the same as always when it comes to a deal that seems "too good to be true".
"If you are ever tempted to enter your personal details to sign up for an online deal that seems too good to be true, especially ones that ask for your bank details, we would advise you are always suspicious," said the spokesperson.
"If you receive any unexpected phone calls, especially from numbers you do not recognise, pressuring you into signing up for a scheme then you should hang up.
"Before making any payments, remember to always think twice. Be cautious and don’t let scammers intimidate or scare you into acting quickly."
Guernsey Police has a number of different teams including the High Tech Crime Unit, which will investigate scams.
They also work with the island's Financial Intelligence Units and the national body Action Fraud.
"If you think you have fallen victim to a scam you should immediately contact your bank for support," said Guernsey Police.
"You can also contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk or Guernsey Police on 222222 or via fraud@guernsey.pnn.police.uk."
Pictured top: The Express logo has been used by scammers with a link to a fraudulent site.
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