Hansi: – Hansi Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinod Kumar has issued a detailed cyber advisory, urging district residents to remain vigilant against cybercrimes. He noted that cybercriminals are constantly devising new methods to defraud people. They often contact individuals by posing as bank officials, customer care representatives, electricity department employees, insurance agents, or officials from gas agencies, FASTag services, e-commerce companies, or government departments. Alternatively, they lure victims into their traps with promises of providing online services, updating KYC details, securing refunds, claiming prizes, or resolving complaints.
He explained that cyber fraudsters frequently send fake links via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or social media, or ask users to download specific mobile apps. Once a person clicks the link or installs the app, the fraudsters gain access to sensitive mobile and banking information, subsequently carrying out unauthorized transactions and causing financial loss.
SP Vinod Kumar pointed out that people often call fake customer care numbers found on the internet. Cybercriminals, posing as company employees, trick victims into downloading screen-sharing apps or extracting banking details to withdraw funds from their accounts. Therefore, one should obtain customer care numbers for any company, bank, or organization solely from their official websites or official mobile applications.
He advised that if anyone receives a suspicious link via phone, message, email, or social media, or if an unknown person asks for banking details, they should not trust it at all. Banks, the RBI, and government institutions never ask for OTPs, UPI PINs, CVVs, ATM card numbers, net banking passwords, or other confidential information over the phone.
Cyber ??Advisory from SP Vinod Kumar:
Do not click on any unknown or suspicious links.
Do not download or install any mobile app at the behest of an unknown person. Do not share OTPs, UPI PINs, net banking passwords, ATM/debit/credit card numbers, or CVVs with anyone.
Do not blindly trust customer care numbers found on the internet; obtain numbers only from the official website or app of the concerned organization.
Always verify the authenticity of websites and mobile apps before making any online payments or banking transactions.
Download screen-sharing or remote access apps on your mobile phone only when necessary and from trusted sources.
Be cautious of messages on social media regarding attractive offers, lotteries, prizes, investments, or job opportunities.
Contact your bank immediately to secure your account upon noticing any suspicious transaction.
In the event of cyber fraud, call the National Cyber ??Helpline at 1930 and file a complaint online at www.cybercrime.gov.in without delay.
Additionally, lodge a complaint immediately at the nearest cyber police station or local police station so that timely action can be taken to minimize financial loss.
Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar stated that the greatest weapon of cybercriminals is people's haste and negligence, whereas the public's greatest strength lies in awareness and vigilance. He urged citizens not to trust any suspicious calls, links, apps, messages, or online offers without proper verification. If anyone falls victim to cyber fraud, they should immediately inform the police so that timely action can be taken to apprehend the criminals and mitigate financial loss.