Heartless scammers are trying to hoodwink Jersey locals into handing over cash after the flat explosion which killed nine people.
The blast in St Helier on Saturday rocked the local community and has seen crooks claiming to be from NatWest bank targeting residents asking for donations.
Police said Ken Ralph, 72, Jane Ralph, 71, Peter Bowler, 72, Raymond Brown, 71, Romeu de Almeida, 67, Louise de Almeida, 64, Derek Ellis, 61, Sylvia Ellis, 73, and Billy Marsden, 63, were those missing, feared dead.
Scammers are now adding to their loved ones' heartache by targeting good-hearted locals with bogus donations.
A NatWest spokeswoman said: “Following Saturday morning’s tragic events at Pier Road, we are aware of scam calls being made to Jersey residents claiming to be from a local bank.
“The callers are asking for donations to be made to support those impacted.
“Scammers can be more active after such events, so please remain vigilant.”
“We would never make a call like this. If you do receive a call you’re unsure of, please hang up immediately.
“Remember, never give out any personal details to someone claiming to be from your bank, such as card reader codes, full PINs or passwords.
“If you think you have fallen victim to a scam, please contact us on one of our published phone numbers immediately.”
A Jersey Police spokeswoman said: “I can confirm that one further fatality has been confirmed at the Haut du Mont site on Pier Road.
“The number of Islanders confirmed to have died in the blast is now nine.
“The families continue to be supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
“We believe there are no more residents that remain unaccounted for.
“The search operation will continue until the site has been fully cleared.
“The fatalities have not yet been formally identified. The Disaster Victim Identification process will be carefully considered and managed in a dignified and compassionate way.
“The thoughts of all of us at States of Jersey Police are with everyone affected, in particular those who lost loved ones in what has been a tragic incident for our Island and our community.”
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, but Jersey Police Chief Officer Robin Smith said it "looks likely" that it was caused by gas.
"It seems likely but we don't know," he said.
