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KYC Verification: Delhi Police warns users against THESE fake messages: Here’s how to avoid the trap

Delhi Police’s cyber-crime cell took to Twitter to reveal that these fraudsters are using fake messages to manipulate users. They are claiming that if a user doesn’t do what they say, then their SIM cards will be blocked. Basically, they are asking people to give a call on the phone numbers mentioned in the message.

May 22, 2021, 22:45 PM IST

Alert! Fake SMS with COVID-19 vaccine registration link is going viral, here’s how to avoid it

Amid the unprecedented surge of COVID-19 infections across the nation, almost every individual is trying to get themselves registered for getting a COVID-19 vaccine jab at the earliest.

May 06, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

Beware! WhatsApp messages on COVID-19 vaccine are fake: Here’s how to find out

A message claiming that COVID-19 vaccine should be avoided during periods for women. The message further said that the vaccination should be avoided by women five days before and after the period as their immunity is low during the period which is false as there is no such thing in the first place, according to a report.

Apr 25, 2021, 16:43 PM IST

Alert! A viral message promising for free internet? Its a SCAM

In order to protect users from falling on these traps, the telecom companies have time and again issued advisories where they are warning users that any messages that promise free recharge plans to free education is potentially a fake message and it aims at stealing your personal data.

Apr 23, 2021, 23:31 PM IST

Alert! THIS WhatsApp message about Amazon’s 30th anniversary could be a scam

This message carries a survey which when filled aims to improve the quality of service for users and there’s a particular time frame for completing the survey. The survey includes questions on gender, age, quality of Amazon service, and the smartphone platform that the individual is using.

Mar 26, 2021, 15:40 PM IST