Reserve Bank of India: There is a constant cat and mouse game going on between fraudsters and law enforcement agencies. Many investigation agencies constantly try new methods to catch cyber criminals. On the other hand, these fraudsters also keep trying new ways to trap people in their net. Some such cases have now come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In these, attempts are being made to fool people in the name of RBI. On coming to know about these, RBI has issued instructions saying that people should be careful of emails and messages coming in their name and respond to them only after thorough investigation.
Fake letter head of Reserve Bank of India and Email address being used
The central bank (Reserve Bank of India) said on Friday that many types of fake messages and emails are being sent to people in our name. Fake letterheads and email addresses of RBI are being used in these. Through these, attempts are being made to trap people in the name of winning lottery, fund transfer, sending money abroad and government schemes. Apart from this, cases of calling people posing as RBI employees have also come to light. People are asked for money in the form of processing fees, transfer fees and process charges. You have to be careful with such people.
Online fraudsters asking for personal information like bank account
Apart from this, small and medium businesses are being targeted by posing as government or RBI officials. They are asked for security deposits in the name of government contracts or schemes. Attractive benefits are also promised. People are contacted through calls, SMS and emails. They are threatened to block or freeze their accounts. After this, personal information like bank account, card details, PIN and OTP is sought from them. These people are also made to install apps by sending them fake links.
Cybercriminal blackmailed people and got digitally arrested
Many times these cyber criminals have even digitally arrested the victims by blackmailing them in the name of suspicious transactions, money laundering and fraud. Apart from this, RBI has also received information about some websites and apps. Through these, the game of giving loans through illegal means is also being played.
RBI does not open anyone’s account, avoid it this way
RBI has clarified that it never opens the account of any person, company or trust. Apart from this, it never asks anyone to deposit money. RBI never runs things like lottery fund. No calls, messages or emails are sent from their side. In such a situation, people should be careful about this. Never give personal information to anyone. If you get stuck in such a situation, contact your bank and inform the law enforcement agencies. Do not fall into the trap of any app or website. Apart from this, RBI’s website https://rbi.org.in/ You can also contact on.
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