Lucknow. The festival of Rakshabandhan is very near. We all are busy ordering Rakhi, sweets and various types of gifts online for our brothers and sisters. Amidst all this excitement in the market, there is also a bitter truth that as our online shopping increases, cyber fraudsters also become very active.
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Nowadays, these scammers trap people by luring them with huge discounts and 'Express Delivery' on social media and fake shopping websites. In many cases, the money is deducted but the goods are not delivered, or substandard and fake goods reach home. Therefore, in our special segment 'Cyber Literacy', let us know why cyber crimes increase during festivals and what things are important to keep in mind to avoid them?
Why do cyber frauds increase during festivals?
During festivals, people are often in a hurry and excited, which fraudsters easily take advantage of. The main reasons for this are as follows.
Shopping Rush: In the desire to get 'Express Delivery' during festivals, people often place orders without checking any unknown website or seller.
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Lure of huge discounts: People get lured by big discounts, free gifts and 'limited time offers' and make the payment immediately without any verification.
Negligence: Due to work busyness, people forget to check the original URL of the website, reviews of old customers, ratings and return policy.
Trap of fake websites: Fraudsters gain people's trust by creating fake websites and social media accounts that look exactly like real brands.
Wrong payment links: Today the use of UPI and QR codes has increased a lot. Fraudsters steal money from people's bank accounts by sending fake payment requests or links.
4 easy tips for safe shopping
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If you want your Rakshabandhan to pass without any hassle and the joy of the festival should not fade away, then always keep these 4 things in mind while shopping online.
Buy from official website: Order only from trusted and official websites. Before making payment, carefully check the URL of the website in the browser and check whether it contains https:// or not.
Choose Cash on Delivery (COD): Never make immediate online payment to an unknown seller. If possible, always choose cash on delivery option.
Be careful about UPI PIN: Always remember that there is never a need to enter a UPI PIN or scan a QR code to receive money in your account. PIN is only for sending money.
Be sure to check out the reviews and ratings: Before trusting any new offer or unknown shopping site, carefully read the previous customer reviews and ratings of that seller.
Friends, a little vigilance can keep you and your hard-earned money safe. Shop wisely this Rakshabandhan and avoid falling prey to cyber fraudsters. If you found this information useful, then share it with your family and friends so that they can also stay safe.
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Report: Deepanjali Mishra