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Awareness is necessity Job scams and telegram scams have become a rampant issue in India, with many unsuspecting individuals falling victim to these fraudulent activities. These scams not only cause financial loss but also result in emotional distress and a loss of trust in online platforms. In this blog, we will discuss the ongoing job scam and telegram scam in India, and provide some tips on how to identify and avoid falling prey to these scams. The job scam in India has been on the rise, with scammers posing as recruiters or employers offering lucrative job opportunities. These scammers often target job seekers who are desperate for employment and are willing to take any opportunity that comes their way. They use fake job postings, promising high salaries and attractive benefits to lure in their victims. Once the victim is hooked, they are asked to pay a fee for processing their application or for other reasons. In reality, there is no job, and the victim en

Awareness is necessity In today's digital era, privacy is a major concern for everyone. With the increasing use of technology, it has become easier to share one’s personal information online. However, it also imposes the risk of information being misused or leaked without one’s knowledge. One such example is private photos getting uploaded on illegal websites or the dark web without your knowledge or consent. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, it is important to take immediate action to protect your privacy and rights. In this blog, we will discuss what to do in accordance with Indian Law if someone uploads your private photos on illegal websites or the dark web. File a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell The first step you should take is to file a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of your city or town. This can be done either online or by visiting the nearest police station. Here you can call cybercrime helpline number 1930 immediately or you can regi

Awareness is necessity Vishing & Smishing fraud is a type of scam that involves the use of text messages and Voice calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal information such as bank account details, passwords, and credit card numbers. This type of fraud has become increasingly common in India, with many people falling victim to these scams every year. In this blog, we will discuss what Vishing & Smishing frauds are, how it works, and what steps you can take to prevent falling victim to these scams. What is Vishing & Smishing Fraud? Vishing & Smishing fraud is a type of social engineering scam that involves the use of text messages and Voice calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal information. The term "vishing" is a combination of "voice" and "phishing," which refers to the use of voice calls to trick individuals into revealing personal information. In "Smishing" fraud, scammers use t

Awareness is necessity As online transactions continue to gain popularity in India, so does the risk of online fraud. One of the widely-used payment systems in the country is Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which enables users to instantly transfer funds between bank accounts. However, with the rise in digital transactions, instances of UPI fraud have also increased. In this blog, we will discuss the various types of UPI frauds, provide tips for mitigation, and highlight the helpline services available to assist victims. Types of UPI Fraud: SIM Card Swapping: Scammers convince telecom service providers to issue a new SIM card linked to the victim's mobile number. This allows them to intercept OTPs (One-Time Passwords) sent during UPI transactions. Phishing: Fraudsters send deceptive emails or messages posing as legitimate institutions, tricking users into revealing their UPI credentials or other sensitive information. Remote Access Fraud: Fraudsters gain unautho

Awareness is necessity આજકાલ, ઓનલાઈન બેંકિંગ frauds દિવસેને દિવસે વધી રહી છે. ઈન્ટરનેટ ઉપયોગ, ઈન્ટરનેટ સુરક્ષા અને સાયબર ક્રાઈમ અંગે જાગૃતિ ક્રાઈમ ઘટાડવામાં મદદરૂપ થઈ શકે છે. તેથી અહીં કેટલીક Security guidelines પ્રદાન કરવામાં આવી છે જે તમારે બેંક ટ્રાન્ઝેક્શન દરમિયાન અનુસરવી જોઈએ. સેફ બેંક ટ્રાન્ઝેક્શન ટિપ્સ: SMS દ્વારા અથવા ઈમેઈલ દ્વારા મોકલવામાં આવેલ ATM PIN કોડ અને OTP "વન ટાઈમ પાસવર્ડ" કોઈપણ સાથે ક્યારેય જાહેર કરશો નહીં, પછી ભલે તે બેંકમાં કર્મચારી હોય, કારણ કે બેંક તમને તમારા ખાતા અથવા ક્રેડિટ કાર્ડના કોડ વિશે ક્યારેય પૂછતી નથી. બેંકિંગ વ્યવહારો કરવા માટે પબ્લિક કોમ્પ્યુટરનો ઉપયોગ કરવાનું ટાળો. જો તમે Public Wi-Fi દ્વારા ઈન્ટરનેટ સાથે જોડાયેલા હોવ તો ઈલેક્ટ્રોનિક બેંકિંગ વ્યવહારો કરવાનું ટાળો. વોટ્સએપ, ફેસબુક, ટેલિગ્રામ વગેરે પર, ઈમેઈલ, ચેટ્સ અથવા મેસેજમાં આપેલી કોઈપણ લિંક દ્વારા ખોલતી બેંકિંગ વેબસાઈટ પર બેંકની વિગતો અથવા ઓળખપત્ર ક્યારેય દાખલ કરશો નહીં. હંમેશા personal computer અને latest ઓપરેટિંગ સિસ્ટમ સાથે સ્થાપિત મોબાઇલ ઉપકરણો પર બેંકિંગ વ્યવહાર

Awareness is necessity Nowadays, Online banking frauds are increasing day by day, and awareness about Internet use, Internet Security and cyber crime can be helpful in mitigating cyber crime. So here I am sharing some security guidelines you should follow during bank transactions as given by Delhi Police. Safe Bank Transaction Tips: Always do banking transactions on self-computer and mobile devices, installed with original operating system. Use the latest Antivirus software in order to detect and stay protected from most of the threats and vulnerabilities in the applications installed on computers. Never disclose ATM PIN codes and OTP “One Time Password” sent by the bank through SMS or on Email with anyone, even if he is an employee at the bank, as bank never ask you about the codes of your account or any credit card details. Avoid using public computers for making banking transactions. Avoid electronic banking transactions if you are connected to the Internet via

Happy International Women's Day " There is no limit to what we, as women can accomplish On this auspicious day 'Women's Day', Not only Do they face Molestations and Physical threats but Cyber criminal out there think women as a easy target, but let me tell you that yes you are the most powerful and no one should think that Women is a easy target for any Crime. Power, Knowledge, and Money are the most important one, Power is Shakti and Shakti is Woman, knowledge is Saraswati and Saraswati is Woman, Money is Laxmi and Laxmi is Woman. So what is the need of underestimate, You are Powerful. Narishakti Zindabad.....! In the society, where women is only as good as her cooking Show them that you can bake and earn your own bread. Show them the tremendous strength,courage and intellect you have got. Show them who you really are. Make theme feel intimidated of your capabilities and envy of your audacity. Listen to no one and just your hea