As technology is developing, cases of cyber attacks and cyber fraud are coming to the fore. In this sequence, the government has issued a warning regarding OTP fraud. Yes, such frauds have been coming to the fore for a long time. After the arrival of digital banking and UPI in the country, cybercriminals are scamming people through OTP fraud.
Government agency warned
The central government's cyber agency CERT-In has issued a warning regarding the increasing OTP fraud in the country.
The government agency said that in the past few times, cybercriminals have targeted certain types of people.
The agency has said in its warning that due to a slight mistake of the people, personal banking details can reach cyber criminals.
Cybercriminals make victims in this way.
In OTP fraud, cyber criminals take the help of bank toll-free numbers.
In many cases, cybercriminals introduce themselves as an officer of a financial institution.
In many cases, the cybercriminal introduces himself as a police officer.
Cybercriminals steal people's credit and debit card details, card numbers, CVV numbers, OTP numbers, and sensitive information.
These tips will be useful in the protection.
CERT-In has said in its warning that ignore calls coming from an unknown number.
Do not share personal information with anyone on phone calls or messages. Such as OTP, card number, card expiry date CVV number etc.
If you get a call from an unknown number and are tempted by a cashback or discount offer, then you need to be careful, it can be a fraud.
Verify it properly before sharing bank details with anyone. However, personal information is never asked by the bank.
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