Cyber fraud in the name of Diwali benefits, I4C issues advisory
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Cases of cyber fraud are emerging in which people are being misled with claims of government schemes and special festival benefits on the occasion of Diwali. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an advisory on such frauds. Fraudsters are using the names and photographs of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers to prepare fake videos. Through these videos, claims are being made about providing people government financial assistance, a Diwali bonus or benefits under a special scheme.
Those involved in the fraud are sending such videos and links to people through social media and messaging platforms. In these, money is being sought in the name of registration to receive the benefit of a government scheme or depositing a prescribed amount. In many cases, attempts are also made to obtain personal information and banking details by luring people with attractive benefits.
I4C has advised people to remain alert and not trust suspicious videos, messages and links related to government schemes circulated on social media. Information about any scheme should be checked only through the official website of the concerned government department or verified channels. It is necessary to avoid sending money to any account, sharing OTPs or providing bank-related information without confirmation.
Such messages being spread in the name of free benefits and financial assistance during festivals may be a method used by cyber criminals to commit fraud.
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