Reliance Jio issues cyber fraud warning, shares scam details, tips to stay protected and more

Cyber attack

Reliance Jio has warned about the increasing number of cyber fraud cases in the country. The telecom service provider has warned users about scammers' tactics and measures they take to target their victims and commit cyber fraud.

In the message shared with its customers, Jio highlights the tricks and tactics used by scammers as well as tips on how to stay protected from becoming a victim.

How scammers trap their victims

Jio has highlighted several measures scammers take to trap their victims and dupe them. Here are the details.

- Scammers contact their victims through calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages or email

- They try to get sensitive information like PAN, Aadhaar, bank account, card details, OTPs or SIM number

- Create an urgency and threaten service disruption if you don’t comply

- Ask you to download & install third-party app which grants them access to your phone/computer and personal data

Tips to stay safe from cyber frauds

Reliance Jio has also shared some tips for its users to help them prevent getting trapped in such scams. Here are a few things you can do to stay protected from such scams, as per Jio’s advisory.

- Avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments and never respond to unsolicited emails, messages or calls asking for your personal information.

- Do not download apps which can provide remote access to your phone as fraudsters can gain access to your information by using these applications.

- Do not share your 20-digit SIM number with anyone (mentioned at the back of the SIM).

- Create unique passwords & PINs for your apps & online accounts and refresh them at regular intervals.

- Keep a regular check on your bank/card statements and report any irregularities to your bank immediately.

- Keep your devices updated and do not allow unknown individuals to access them.