Be alert for messages and calls for a loan it’s a case of cyber crime

RSD- District news: District SP Akhil Mahajan IPS., said that cybercriminals are committing cybercrimes based on two factors hope and fear. Don’t be fooled by resorting to loan apps for your needs. Similarly, you should be alert to phone calls and messages saying that you are eligible for a loan. Fake lotteries, fake job advertisements, fake bank account information. And he said that people should be aware that cyber criminals are cheating people with fake gift boxes, loan app, part time job, more profit with less investment, pink WhatsApp names. We should never share our personal information on social media because cyber criminals wait for such opportunities. A call to 1930 immediately after any cybercrime incident can help you recover your lost money.

Some of the cybercrimes that took place in Rajannasircilla district during this week.

● Victims lost 50 thousand rupees by sharing their account details and OTP through a fraudulent call claiming to be from Arogyashri in Sircilla Town Police Station area.

● Under Vemulawada Town Police Station, the victim received a call claiming to increase his credit card limit and sharing his credit card details OTP resulted in a loss of Rs. 34,500/-.

● The victim lost 12 thousand rupees by investing in a business in a fake app in Sircilla Town Police Station area, initially giving small profits and then investing in larger amounts.

● 24 thousand rupees were fraudulently taken from the victim by saying that they are talking through a fake customer service center in Illanthakunta police station and that they will give free services for two years if you install a scanner in your shop.

Precautions to be taken:-

• Did you get a lottery call or message? Don’t hope, doubt.

• Cyber scams in the name of lottery, be alert. If you get such messages, immediately call 1930 and complain.

• Don’t believe WhatsApp and Telegram ads that say investment in thousands and profits in lakhs.

• When depositing less money they give profit and when they deposit more amount they cheat by not giving money. Call 1930 immediately if you fall victim to such cyber fraud.

• Realize that they are cyber fraudsters who message you and ask you for a job.

• Don’t believe the messages that your SBI YONO is blocked to update PAN CARD, don’t click on the links.

• Don’t invest by looking at ads on social media, stop and think, it could be a cyber fraud.

• If you get OTP without your involvement do not tell anyone. It might be a move by cyber criminals.