It’s crucial to be vigilant against online scammers during the festive season, as this is a time when scammers find a prime opportunity to prey on people. Scammers sometimes send fake links with offers via WhatsApp, or even through regular messages or Gmail.
How to avoid cyber fraud
Cyber Safety Tips Rakhi Shopping: Rakshabandhan is just a few days away. Meanwhile, people are already busy shopping. Some are buying goods from the market, while others are shopping online. Cyber fraudsters often become active during festivals. They lure customers with the promise of cheap prices and huge discounts. People fall prey to fraudsters lured by cheap and attractive online offers, and they don’t even realize it. After this, their bank accounts are emptied in a matter of seconds. So, let’s learn how to avoid cyber fraud during Rakshabandhan and how to protect yourself so that your bank account remains safe.
Cyber criminals become active during the festive season.
It’s crucial to be vigilant against online scammers during the festive season, as this is a prime opportunity for scammers to prey on you. Scammers sometimes send fake links with offers via WhatsApp, or even through regular messages or Gmail. Clicking on these fake links can quickly wipe money from your account without you even realizing it. Therefore, you need to be extra vigilant during the festive season.
How to avoid cyber fraud?
- Online fraud increases during festivals.
- Fraudsters send you links to fake websites on social media or messages.
- These links lure users with huge discounts and attractive advertisements.
- Avoid clicking or making purchases from such fake links.
- Clicking here may result in theft of your bank and private information.
- Be cautious of unknown phone calls claiming to be from a bank or e-commerce company.
- No genuine official will talk to you over the phone about cashback, offers or refunds.
- Do not share your OTP, ATM PIN or password with anyone over the phone.
- No bank ever asks you for such private information.
Keep these things in mind as well
- To know the exact status of any online gift or order, always use the official app or website of the concerned company.
- Avoid trusting the customer care number given in any fake message so that you do not become a victim of cyber fraud.