The Hyderabad police on Tuesday issued a caution asking the people not to share confidential details with anyone, even with the family members and friends. In a public advisory, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad cybercrime unit, Dara Kavitha, advised the people not to share user ID, password, debit card number, PIN, card verification value (CVV) and OTP etc. If necessary, immediately change credentials.
Bank officials, financial institutions, RBI and any genuine entity never ask customers to share confidential information. “Don't install any Apk files which are forwarded or sent through Whatsapp as fraudsters will steal data by compromising devices. Never respond to emails and embedded APK file links in messages and calls asking you to update or verify KYC documents pending,” she explained.
“If you have any genuine doubt about safety of your interests, it is advisable to physically visit your bank or financial institution. There is a possibility to get a refund of at least part of the lost and put on hold amount, if a cyber fraud is reported immediately,” she said. Victims of such cyber frauds can report immediately on the helpline number 1930 or through the national cyber crime reporting portal cybercrime.
gov.in. According to DCP, a victim received a call claiming to be from a private bank, requesting an increase in credit card limit and asking for personal details, including the card number.
The caller instructed to install an APK file sent on Whatsapp. The v.
