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15 August Fraud Alert: As August 15 is near, fraudsters have started adopting new methods of cheating. An attempt is being made to cheat people by sending links of many attractive gifts, regarding which an alert has also been issued by the government.

How can fraud happen in the name of Independence Day?

Taking advantage of special occasions like 15th August, cyber fraudsters send tempting messages to people. In this, any special gift, reward or offer can be claimed on the occasion of Independence Day. The message is prepared in such a way that it seems like a real offer to the viewer.

A link is also given along with the message and it is claimed that it is necessary to click on that link to get the offer. Many people open the link out of greed or curiosity without checking. This is where the danger of fraud begins.

Clicking on a link may be difficult

The links given in such messages are fake websites or phishing page But can be taken. There you may be asked for mobile number, banking information, password, OTP or other personal information. If you share sensitive information, it can be used for financial fraud.

In some cases, suspicious links may even lead to harmful software or other cyber threats on your device. Therefore, do not open the link present in any unknown message just because the name of Independence Day or any big offer is written in it.

How to check the message received in the name of 15th August

If you receive a message offering any gift, reward or discount in the name of Independence Day, first check its authenticity. Instead of opening the link given in the message, check the information by visiting the official website or app of the concerned institution.

Apart from this, stay away from messages coming from unknown numbers, suspicious links and offers that pressure you to take immediate action. Remember that the lure of any attractive offer is not more important than your banking security.

Keep these things in mind to avoid cyber fraud

• Do not click on links from unknown numbers.
• Do not share personal information sought in the name of gift or lottery.
• Do not share OTP, UPI PIN, ATM PIN and Internet Banking password with anyone.
• Before filling bank information on any website, definitely check its official address.
• Before trusting a sudden attractive offer, verify it.
• Do not forward suspicious messages to any other person.

Remember, caution is the best protection (15 August Fraud Alert)

Cyber ​​fraudsters often use occasions like festivals and national holidays to win people’s trust. Therefore, on the name of 15th August, if any such message comes on your phone in which you have been asked to click on the link by luring a gift or a special offer, then instead of opening it immediately, first check its authenticity.