Tezzbuzz Desk- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the countrymen in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program on Sunday, expressed concern over the increasing cyber crimes and appealed to be cautious of new scams like ‘Digital Arrest’. He said that cyber fraudsters are targeting the elderly, businessmen and common citizens and in many cases people are being cheated of their lifetime earnings within a few minutes.
The Prime Minister said that ‘Digital Arrest’ is a cyber fraud in which criminals hide their real identity and pretend to be officers of police, CBI, narcotics officers or other government agencies. They call and make serious allegations against the victim and threaten arrest.
Taking advantage of fear and panic, the fraudsters ask the victim to call them for investigation in some other city or to join the investigation online. During this he also says that this should not be told to anyone. In this process, money is withdrawn from the account by taking bank details, OTP or other confidential information.
Prime Minister Modi said that in many cases, the entire life savings of senior citizens become victims of fraud. He appealed to the people not to panic on any such call and immediately talk to family or a trusted person.
The Prime Minister clearly said that do not share OTP, bank account number, Aadhaar or other personal information with any unknown person. If someone applies pressure by pretending to be a government official, immediately contact the local police or cyber helpline.
He also advised to be cautious regarding calls coming in the name of KYC or Re-KYC update. The Prime Minister said that the KYC related process should be completed only through bank branch, authorized app or official medium. Avoid sharing information through any unknown link or call.
The Prime Minister reiterated that awareness is the biggest protection. Cyber fraud can be avoided only by being alert and adopting correct information.
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