The threat of cybercrime is constantly increasing. With the advent of AI, these crimes have become so advanced that even educated people have difficulty distinguishing between real and fake. This is why a large number of people fall victim to these crimes every day and lose their hard-earned money. Today, we’re going to tell you what you should do to protect yourself from dangerous cybercrimes like digital arrest and KYC scams.
Incidents of digital arrest are rapidly increasing. Scammers call posing as police, judges, customs, or bank officials, threatening to implicate them in a false case. To intimidate the victim, they even show fake police officers and police stations on video calls. You should keep in mind that no government agency can arrest you via video call, nor can you conduct an interrogation via video call. If you receive such a call, disconnect immediately and report it to the cybercrime helpline 1930.
In this type of scam, the scammer calls posing as a bank official or telecom operator and asks you to update your account, SIM card, digital wallet, PAN card, and other documents. To intimidate you, they also threaten to block your SIM card or account if you don’t do so. To avoid this, remember to never complete KYC updates for your account, documents, or SIM card over a call. Use the company’s official website or app for this.
In the boss scam, cybercriminals pose as senior company leaders and contact employees. During the conversation, they are asked to send money or share sensitive information. This scam usually begins with a WhatsApp message, email, or phone call. To avoid this, always verify the request or instruction before sharing information or sending money. Never conduct any transaction without verification.
Remember to never share your personal or sensitive details with strangers. If someone is threatening or luring you to provide OTP or other information, disconnect the call immediately and report it to the police or helpline.