Beware of UPI Scams: Recent Case in Mumbai
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In a recent case, scammers were able to steal over Rs 1 crore from just 81 individuals in Mumbai using UPI apps¹. The scammers first transferred a small amount of money to their victims, and then shared a malware-infected link, asking them to pay them back².
According to Delhi-based cybercrime expert Pavan Duggal, this method of operation is a sophisticated blend of malware phishing and social engineering². He advises users to respond to such calls by informing the con artist that they have informed their bank of the problem².
Stay vigilant and always double-check before making any transactions. Let's spread awareness and prevent such scams from happening.
How to stay safe and keep your money secure from such scam?
Sure! Here are some points to stay safe from the "1 Crore rupees UPI scam from Mumbai" that you mentioned:
- Be cautious of any unexpected money transfers to your UPI account ³.
- If you receive a call from someone claiming that they have mistakenly transferred money to your account, do not send it back immediately ³.
- Do not share any personal information or bank details with the caller ³.
- Do not click on any links or download any attachments sent by the caller ³.
- Inform your bank about the unexpected transfer ².
- Do not take a screenshot of the payment and send it to the stranger as it establishes personal communication and gives access to a lot of your sensitive data ².
- Instead of sending the money back through the app, tell the caller to go to the nearest police station to collect the cash ².
- Keep your UPI app and device software up-to-date to ensure maximum security ³.
- Use anti-malware software on your device ².
- Be aware of common UPI scams and stay informed about new tactics used by scammers ³.
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I hope this helps you stay safe while using UPI for online transactions!
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