Cyber Arrest Fraud Notice
The country’s largest bank, SBI, has warned its customers about a new fraudulent phone call. These calls come in the name of CBI or Income Tax and take your information and empty your account. Scammers adopt new methods to deceive people. If you also receive these types of calls, be careful.
People fall for the tricks of these scammers when they use their public information such as name, address or property details. This information is collected from the Internet or other means. Then they scare you and try to gain your trust. Please let us know how this fraud occurs and how we can avoid it.
How to commit fraud?
The scammer will first call you and tell you that there is an income tax penalty or legal case against you. He will tell you all your important information like address or Aadhaar details so that you start trusting him. Then he will say that they can arrest you too. Many people get nervous after hearing this and tell them their banking or personal information.
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— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) November 22, 2024
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extort money out of fear
It creates an atmosphere of fear and says that the investigation can take a long time. He then asks you for money as a bribe and asks you to transfer that money to different accounts. By saying this he assures that all his legal matters will be resolved soon. This is their main fraud method.
How to avoid this fraud
- Verify Identity: Verify the identity of the caller. Government officials never ask for money over video call or phone.
- Don’t be afraid: if someone threatens you, tell the police.
- Complaint: Report any such calls to the bank and local authorities immediately.
- Be careful with these types of calls. No legal matter is resolved over the phone. Don’t be fooled by the words of scammers and contact official channels to get correct information.
