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As cases of cyber fraud have increased significantly, Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani has become a victim of scammers in a new scam. Aftab suffered a loss of Rs 1.50 lakh in this scam. According to reports, he received a message containing a link instructing him to update his KYC. However, the link given in this message was a phishing link.
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Reportedly, when Aftab Shivdasani received the message, he followed the instructions. While doing this, Rs 1,49,999 was deducted from his account. When he realized that he had been cheated, he lodged a complaint with the police. Such scams have become quite common today and it is very important to protect yourself from them.
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How to stay safe from online KYC scams:
To avoid online KYC scams, it is important to keep a few things in mind:
- You have to verify the source. Verify the details of the message sender. Do not respond to any messages from unknown sources.
- Avoid clicking on unknown links. Do not click on any link in messages coming from unwanted messages. Links in unwanted messages can be dangerous.
- For any information type the URL of the official website in your browser. Do not click on the link sent through the message.
- Scammers often benefit from hasty decisions. Do not make quick decisions without proper verification.
- Keep your personal information secure, including bank account details. Never share these with anyone.
- Avoid using third-party apps for banking, transactions, and KYC updates. For these purposes download official apps from trusted sources like app stores.
