Advisory on Cybercrime
Cybercrime Scam Alert – Do Not Respond in this Situation If u face any of the following situations and follow the instructions provided below
If you are called about how the TRAI is going to disconnect your Phone, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If you are called by FedEx about a package & asked to press 1 or whatever, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If a police officer calls you & talks to you about your Aadhaar, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If they tell you that you are under ‘Digital Arrest’, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
It they tell you that drugs have been discovered in some package meant for you or sent by you, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If they say you can’t tell anyone, do not listen to them. Inform Cyber Crime Police at 1930.
If they contact you using WhatsApp or SMS, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If anyone calls you & tells you they have sent Money to your UPI id by mistake & that they just want their Money back, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If someone says they want to buy your car or your Washing machine or your Sofa & say they are from the Army or CRPF & even they show you their ID Card, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If someone says they are calling from Swiggy or Zomato & need you to confirm your address by pressing 1 or anything else, Do not Respond. It is a scam.
If they ask you to share OTP just to cancel the order or ride or whatever, Do not Respond. It is a scam. *In any case, do not share your OTP with anyone over phone.*
Never answer any calls on Video mode.
If confused simply Switch Off your Phone/Mobile & block that number.
Never press on any link written in blue.
Even if you get a notice from the Highest Police, CBI, ED, IT Department; Do Verify Online.
Always check if such letters are from authorised Government Portals.
Do not respond to Facebook money request
As a matter of Digital Hygiene, Do NOT share your Address, Location, Phone, Aadahar, PAN, DoB, or ANY personal detail with ANYONE over phone or messages. In fact, refuse even to acknowledge your own name on a call. Tell them that since they called you, they are supposed to know your Name, Number & whatever detail they wish you to ‘Confirm’. Even if they have your details, do not confirm or deny or get caught up in any conversation. Simply disconnect & block.
In every one of these cases, & similar ones, the procedure to safeguard yourself is simple: Cut the Call, Note the number & block. Do not press any numbers during call, don’t listen to them. Simply cut the call, Block the number. Remember, if they are putting pressure on you, intimidating you, or forcing you to act or respond immediately, it is a scam.
Source : CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd
