Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai. There is an atmosphere of festive season across the country and the festival of Diwali is near and in such a frenzy situation, people have started sending congratulatory messages of Diwali in advance to each other on social media platforms. To take advantage of the festive season, fraudsters have found a new way to cheat people. Through fake Diwali offers and messages, thugs are preparing to break into your bank account. The Indian government's cyber security team warned that fraudsters are stealing personal and banking information of people by sending Diwali wishes. So customers need to be careful.
Chinese websites links floating
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team warned people that links to some Chinese websites are being given in Diwali messages. These fraudsters try their best to steal your personal information through such links or extensions. If you also fall in the trap of a free Diwali offer then fraudsters can steal the entire amount from your bank account. If you are also getting mails and messages in the name of free Diwali offers, then you need to be very careful with such activities. Therefore, do not lose your hard earned money by falling prey to cyber criminals.
Portals stealing your information
Furthermore, the Indian government agencies have warned that cyber criminals may be from China and they are trying to clear your bank account by stealing your information. The Government of India organization has warned people that if you are getting cell messages like free Diwali offer, free Diwali gift or free Diwali offer on email or on WhatsApp, then this website is trying to steal your information.
Offers to give something for free
The government body says that there are many fake Diwali messages running on different social media platforms. In this message you are being offered to give something for free. With this, an attempt is being made to woo the user. By clicking on the link given in it, you are going to the Chinese website which can steal important information including your banking details and empty your bank account. Cyber criminals are asking people to share this link among friends and friends on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram etc. So all of you should be careful soon, otherwise you can get into big trouble.
