Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Cyber Crime: Top Tips for Online Safety
Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Cyber Crime:
Tips for Staying Safe
In today's digital age, Cybercriminals use innovative tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Protecting yourself requires vigilance and awareness of common fraud schemes. Here are essential tips to help you stay safe from CyberCrime:
1. Beware of Fake Calls About Your Phone Service
If you receive a call claiming that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will shut down your phone, do not engage. This is a scam designed to create panic and trick you into providing personal information.
2. Suspicious FedEx Calls
Calls mentioning an unclaimed package and prompting you to "press 1" are fraudulent. Hang up immediately and avoid sharing details.
3. Fake Police Calls About Aadhaar
If someone claiming to be a police officer calls to discuss your Aadhaar details, consider it a scam. Real officials do not request sensitive information over the phone.
4. Ignore Claims of ‘Digital Arrest’
If a caller claims you are under "digital arrest," it’s a hoax. Disconnect the call to avoid falling into their trap.
5. Drug-Related Package Fraud
Beware of callers claiming that drugs were found in a package sent under your name. This is a fear-based scam intended to manipulate you.
6. Secrecy Requests Are Red Flags
If a caller urges you not to inform anyone, be cautious. Cyber fraudsters often employ secrecy to isolate their victims. Report such incidents to the CyberCrime police by calling 1930.
7. Avoid Responding to WhatsApp or SMS Scams
Fraudsters often contact victims through WhatsApp or SMS, pretending to be trusted entities. Avoid engaging and report such messages.
8. UPI Money-Transfer Scams
If someone claims they accidentally transferred money to your UPI account and requests a refund, refrain from responding. This is a common scam.
9. Scammers Impersonating Army or CRPF Personnel
Be cautious of individuals claiming to be from the Army or CRPF, offering to buy your belongings and sharing fake ID cards. Do not engage with such callers.
10. Fake Food Delivery Confirmation Calls
Calls from Swiggy or Zomato asking you to "press 1" to confirm your address are fraudulent. These scams aim to gain access to your personal information.
11. OTP Fraud
Never share a One-Time Password (OTP) under any circumstances, even if the caller claims it’s for canceling an order or a ride.
12. Avoid Video Calls from Unknown Numbers
Do not answer video calls from unfamiliar numbers to avoid risks such as identity theft or other fraudulent schemes.
13. Block Suspicious Numbers
If a call seems suspicious or confusing, end the call, block the number, and avoid further interaction.
14. Do Not Click on Unverified Links
Avoid clicking on unsolicited or suspicious blue links sent via email, SMS, or messaging apps.
15. Verify Notices from Authorities
If you receive a notice claiming to be from CBI, ED, IT department, or the police, always verify its authenticity offline or through official portals.
16. Check Official Government Portals
Always confirm the legitimacy of communication by checking the sender's credentials on authorized government websites.
17. Emergency Scams Involving Family
Scammers may claim a family member has been in an accident and needs immediate financial assistance. Before responding, verify the situation with your family or the hospital.
Essential Digital Hygiene Practices
Never share personal details like your address, phone number, Aadhaar, PAN, or date of birth over calls or texts.
Be cautious if someone already knows your personal information and requests confirmation—avoid acknowledging it.
If the caller pressures or threatens you, recognize it as a scam.
What to Do If You Fall Victim
If you suspect Cyber fraud or become a victim, act swiftly:
Call the CyberCrime helpline at 1930.
Report the incident to your local Cyber police station.
By staying alert and informed, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from CyberCrime.
A tip on Cyber Crime:
1. If you get a call saying TRAI is going to shut down your phone, do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
2. If you get a call in the name of FedEx and ask you to press 1 while talking about a package, do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
3. If a police officer calls to talk about your Aadhaar, do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
4. If they say you are under 'digital arrest', do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
5. If they say drugs have been found in a package sent in your name, do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
6. If they say not to tell anyone, do not listen to them. Inform the Cyber Crime police on 1930.
7. If they contact via WhatsApp or SMS, do not answer. This is a Cyber fraud.
8. If someone calls you and says that they accidentally sent money to your UPI ID and now they want it back, do not respond. This is a Cyber fraud.
9. If someone says that they want to buy your car, washing machine or sofa and they are from the Army or CRPF and show their ID card, do not respond. This is a Cyber fraud.
10. If someone calls in the name of Swiggy or Zomato and asks you to press 1 to confirm the address, do not respond. This is a Cyber fraud.
11. If they ask you to share the OTP only to cancel the order or ride, do not respond. Do not share your OTP with anyone on the phone under any circumstances.
12. Do not answer any call in video mode.
13. If you do not understand, turn off the phone and block that number.
14. Do not click on any blue link.
15. If you receive a notice from the police, CBI, ED, or IT department, verify it offline.
16. Always check if such letters are from an official government portal.
17. If someone says that your family member has met with an accident and is hospitalized and needs money immediately, disconnect the call and confirm with your family member or the hospital.
As a digital hygiene measure, never share your address, location, phone number, Aadhaar, PAN, date of birth or any personal information over the phone or in a text message.
The person calling should already know this information.
Even if they have your information, don’t confirm or deny it.
Disconnect the call immediately and block the number. If they are pressuring you, threatening you,
or forcing you to respond immediately, understand that it is a Cyber fraud.
If despite all the above you become a victim of Cyber fraud, then without any hesitation report to your local Cyber police on 1930.
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