Sambalpur: Cyber Fraud is Setting Trap in the name of Goods Delivery
Be careful otherwise, the bank account will be empty
Sambalpur: As we are becoming more digital day by day, cyber fraudsters are also spreading new traps in the digital age to cheat people. The number of cyber frauds in Sambalpur is on the rise. Whether it is cheating someone to increase their credit card limit, emptying someone else’s account in the name of an electricity bill, opening a fake account on social media, and asking for money from a big official, it has become old nowadays, online shopping is increasing. More and more people are buying from e-commerce sites which are now being used as a weapon by cyber criminals. Fraudsters are especially targeting women and elderly people in this way. Fraudsters are calling and texting for the delivery of various goods and asking for an OTP. After that, if you give the account details, then the account is empty. While online shopping is on the rise in Festive Season, fraudsters have been seen setting up delivery scams.
How Frauds are cheating?
You have not ordered any items But receiving messages from unknown numbers on your mobile number. someone it is written delivery failed in the message, and someone it is written delivery will be late. In the messages sent by the fraudsters, a number is also given to contact for re-delivery. It will also provide a link and if you click on the said link to update, then your account will be empty. If you will get the order cancellation message. If you trust the message to share the OTP to cancel the order, you are at risk of having your account emptied.
Cyber experts said, to be alert to calls, messages, or WhatsApp messages from unknown numbers, do not click on any link or share the OTP, and do not give bank and personal information to anyone. First make sure, whether you have ordered any goods or not. If not then delete such message immediately. You will get complete delivery details on the e-commerce site from which you ordered. So don’t worry, check the facts first.
