Cyber Fraud: Suddenly 1000 will be deposited in the account and the girl will call to return it, beware the account will be empty; How to Avoid Cyber Fraud
Cyber Fraud: Now-a-days scammers are dealing with various aspects of cyber fraud. As the prevalence of technology and internet increases, so do the cases of cyber fraud. Nowadays a new case of cyber fraud is coming up where 1000 rupees are deposited in your account and someone calls to return it. Ahmedabad Police has asked people to be careful about how to avoid such cyber fraud, what to watch out for.
Cyber Fraud
We use payment apps like Google Pay, Phone pay, Paytm etc. Just using it. 1000 rupees are suddenly deposited in it by someone. Shortly after that, a call comes from a girl who is talking in an innocent voice that 1000 has been transferred to your number by mistake. Return it. As soon as you return this amount to the detail given to him, your detail will go to him and you may become a victim of cyber fraud. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Department has advised people to be careful not to fall prey to such fraud.
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What to do to avoid cybercrime?
Nowadays, cyber fraud is increasing a lot.
- Do not be fooled by the greedy advertisements for job offers, check whether the job offer letter is genuine or fake.
- Never fall into the greedy temptation of huge discounts.
- Get the information whether the shopping portal is real or fake and then make the purchase
- Always stay away from lottery prize messages, calls and never reply to them.
- Never fall for any false lawn offer.
- Do not contact the given number of Lobhamani scheme for lawn and do not open any link regarding this matter
- Remember banks never call a customer and ask for any details. If someone calls in the name of the bank, do not answer. If they call in the name of the bank, come in person and tell them.
- Special merchants are required not to scan QR codes to receive online payments.
- Do your due diligence before doing business with a stranger.
- Never trust calls or messages from numbers other than +91. And avoid replying to such calls or messages.
- Avoid sharing personal photos on social media.
- Block profile picture from public search.
- Never accept any request from any stranger.
- Avoid answering video calls from strangers.
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