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News India Live, Digital Desk: FASTag, which makes traveling on the roads easier, is now the target of cyber criminals. In recent times, many such cases have come to light where people are being sent fake messages in the name of ‘FASTag KYC Update’ or ‘Low Balance’. As soon as the user clicks on the link given in these messages, his phone gets hacked or bank details are stolen. How do thugs make victims? (Modus Operandi)Fake message and link: You receive an SMS which says that your Fastag account is about to be suspended, to save it, immediately update your KYC on the given link. Fake website: On clicking the link, a website opens which looks exactly like the real bank or NHAI site. OTP and data theft: When you fill your details and bank information, you are asked for an OTP. As soon as you give this OTP, the money disappears from your account. Fake Customer Care: Many times wrong helpline numbers are found on Google search. When you call them, the fraudsters pretend to be bank officials and get you to download a screen sharing app (like Anydesk or TeamViewer). NHAI’s advice: 5 ways to stay safe Official app for KYC: Always use the official website of FASTag (ihmcl.co.in) or the authorized app of your bank. Avoid unknown links: Do not click on the link given in the SMS received from any random number. Banks or NHAI never ask for sensitive information through links. Stay away from screen sharing apps: Do not download apps like Anydesk on your phone on someone’s advice, they give complete access to your phone to fraudsters. Helpline number: For any information to Fastag, call the official helpline number 1033 only. PIN and OTP: Do not share your UPI PIN or bank OTP with anyone. What to do if you are scammed? If you are a victim of any kind of cyber fraud, call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline) without any delay or register your complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.