By Hiral Thanawala | December 31, 2024
Fraudsters impersonate law enforcement authorities, threatening fake legal cases, to extract personal information or money from victims.
Beware of fake suspension threats! Scammers may claim that your telecom, power or other services will be cut off due to ‘suspicious activity’ via calls, WhatsApp or SMS.
HSBC Asset Management and Kotak Securities have warned investors about impostors masquerading as officials in WhatsApp groups to defraud them.
Scammers pose as representatives of well-known financial institutions, using fake identification to dupe investors with dubious tips.
Here, the promise of guaranteed returns puts investors at the risk of financial fraud, many victims end up losing their lifetime’s savings.
Fraudsters trick individuals into opening bank accounts for illegal transactions.
Conmen use the ruse of erroneous payments, fake QR codes, SMS notifications, and misleading UPI handles to steal money.
Beware of fake government officials! Scammers may contact you, using threats and urgency to demand action, but it’s a trap.
Never share PAN, Aadhaar, or bank details on unverified platforms.
Enable multi-factor authentication to safeguard devices and finances.
Stay vigilant! Regularly check credit reports for suspicious activity.
Call 1930 or Department of Telecommunications to alert authorities for suspicious activities.