Awareness is necessity
Nowadays, OLX related frauds are increasing, such as share OLX password/OTP, QR code scams, Paytm link scam etc. The most occurring cases are related to Army personnel.
Instead of writing all the things, it will be better to watch the video by a YouTuber, Mr. Rohit R Gaba and lets see How fraudster makes fools to people as Army personnel.
Here, in the video, the fraudster talked about QR code. Let's understand what a QR code is and how fraud can be occurred by QR code.
QR code (Quick Response code), We can store so much information within it in text form.
I made one QR code that stores information such as a person's name, aadhar card number, etc. We can store any data with the QR code. Same fraudster store bank details and malicious code so that when you scan that QR code, the money will be debit from the account directly.
How to protect ourselves from online OLX frauds?
- Always prefer face to face meetings with buyers or sellers and choose a safe location for the meeting.
- You should know about UPI scams, OTP frauds, Paytm link scam. Choose safe payment methods. Because if we make any mistake, then we can not blame the bank.
- Don't share your personal details or bank details with someone or in chat conversations. If needed, then always share true copied documents with others.
- Sometimes it happens that they are sending fake IDs in chat conversations. Prefer to verify ID face to face then confirms the deal.
What to do if OLX fraud occurred?
- Contact your nearest cyber cell or local crime branch and register a complaint.
- Do report at the OLX help centre also. You can mail at safety@olx.in or call on their help centre contact number.
- Keep all relevant information handy to support your case, such as chat conversations, payment transaction proofs, call recordings etc.
Contact details of Gujarat Police
Save your district crime branch number on your mobile.| Sr no. | District Name | Contact No |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | (O) 079-25633636 |
| 2 | Amreli | (O) 02792-222333 |
| 3 | Anand | (O) 02692-260027 |
| 4 | Aravalli | -- |
| 5 | Banaskantha | (O) 02742-257015 |
| 6 | Bharuch | (O) 02642-223303 |
| 7 | Bhavnagar | (O) 0278-2520050 |
| 8 | Botad | (O) 02849-251416 |
| 9 | Chhota Udepur | -- |
| 10 | Dahod | (O) 02673-222300 |
| 11 | Dang | (O) 02631-220248 |
| 12 | Devbhoomi Dwarka | -- |
| 13 | Gandhinagar | (O) 23210901 |
| 14 | Gir Somnath | -- |
| 15 | Jamnagar | (O) 0288-2554203 |
| 16 | Junagadh | (O) 0285-2635633 |
| 17 | Kutch | (O) 02832-250960 |
| 18 | Kheda | (O) 0268-2550250 |
| 19 | Mahisaga | -- |
| 20 | Mehsana | -- |
| 21 | Morbi | -- |
| 22 | Narmada | (O) 02640-222167 |
| 23 | Navsari | (O) 02637-245333 |
| 24 | Panchmahal | (O) 02672-242200 |
| 25 | Patan | -- |
| 26 | Porbandar | (O) 0286-2211222 |
| 27 | Rajkot | (O) 0281-2459888 |
| 28 | Sabarkantha | (O) 02772-247333 |
| 29 | Surat | (O) 0261-2651831 |
| 30 | Surendranagar | (O) 02752-282100 |
| 31 | Tapi | -- |
| 32 | Vadodara | (O) 0265-2431414,(O) 0265-2431515 |
| 33 | Valsad | (O) 02632-254222 |
So the motive behind this article is to spread awareness about this kind of OLX frauds. As cybercriminals are becoming very smart day by day, they are using new ideas to make people fool.
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