Don’t get cheated by tempting offers during the festive season, be careful while shopping online. – ..

Ujjain, 16 October (HIST). The festivals of Pushya Nakshatra, Dhanteras and Diwali are going to come in a few days. In such a situation, there will be a lot of buying in the market. To capitalize on this opportunity and woo customers, various companies are offering various schemes and offers.

Online shopping companies are also not behind in this. They have also brought offers and sales so that people can take advantage of these offers by shopping while sitting at home. In such a situation, fraudsters have also become active and are engaged in committing fraud by using names similar to those of the company under the guise of offers on products. They are trapping people by sending messages on text and social networking sites. In such a situation, only your alertness can save you, otherwise the bank account may become empty.

District cyber cell gave advice

There is also a link in the messages that cyber thugs send to people. As soon as the user clicks on it, the app and the APK file hidden in it is downloaded to the phone. After this the mobile gets hacked and then cyber thugs empty your bank account. 80 to 90 percent discount on branded items. In the name of giving credit vouchers. In the name of giving bonus points on online purchases. Hi-tech toys at low prices. Home appliances and mobiles. Scam to win more cash than the price on purchase. Do not click on the link of any message to win gift or cash. Do not open any link on the device. Do not allow cookies. If you receive a call, do not share any information with him. Do not share any kind of OTP with anyone.

During the festival season, cyber fraudsters use methods like hotel booking, flight booking at cheap prices, online shopping, huge discounts on electronic goods etc. to defraud people. Therefore, if advertisements of huge discounts are seen on social media, there is a need to be cautious.

Cyber ​​​​thugs also trap people by giving them fake advertisements and cheat people by obtaining account information through links. Therefore, there is a need to be especially cautious when getting attractive offers during the festival season.

Be careful not to send Aadhar card or PAN card to anyone. Do not click on any new link, your personal information may be available to fraudsters. Don’t fall prey to any offer or reward. Do not tell OTP to anyone, do not give bank details. Cases of fraud by making nude videos on video calls have increased, be careful of them. Switching off the internet on your mobile while sleeping at night also protects you from fraud. Avoid downloading unnecessary apps.