10 minutes agoAuthor: Gaurav Tiwari
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Today In the digital era of online shopping and courier service is common. But cyber thugs are also taking advantage of this facility. In Heel, a 27 -year -old woman from Hyderabad was made a victim of parcel delivery scam.
The thugs claimed themselves as a fake courier agent and claimed that a friend living abroad had sent expensive gifts for him.
Which has diamond ring, gold, clothes, money and shoes. Shortly after, he received a call that the parcel was trapped in the custom of Mumbai Airport and would have to pay in the name of custom and tax to get rid of it.
In an atmosphere of fear and threats, the woman sent millions of rupees in many transactions. It was later revealed that it was a parcel delivery scam.
so Cyber literacy The column knows what the parcel delivery scam is. Will also know that-
- How do thugs implicate people in it?
- Who targets the thugs in this scam?
- What are the ways of preventing this?
Expert: Rahul Mishra, Cyber Security Expert, Uttar Pradesh Police
Question- What is a parcel delivery scam?
answer- In the parcel delivery scam, the thugs claim to send an expensive parcel in your name by calling themselves foreign friends, online acquaintances or courier agents.
After this, money is collected in the name of custom, tax or delivery charge. Often these calls, emails or WhatsApp messages are made.
Question- How do thugs implicate people in it?
answer- First of all they assure that an expensive gift has come for you. Then it is said that the parcel is trapped at the airport and will have to pay immediately to get rid of it.
Many times they also threaten that if the money is not given, the police or income tax department will take action. People send money by getting caught in fear and greed.
Question-What are the Warning Signs of Council Delivery Scam?
answer- In the parcel delivery scam, thugs often follow some special patterns, which you can be cautious with them in time.
If you see any of these signs, then immediately be alerted and avoid sharing payment or personal details.
Question- What are the ways to avoid parcel delivery scams?
answer- To avoid parcel delivery scam, it is most important to be cautious. Do not take any step without confirmation. Thugs often pressurize to make quick decisions, but you should take complete information about it.
Do not trust unknown links, calls or messages and make sure to confirm with official source before any payment. Give your personal details only to reliable platforms or individuals.
For cyber safety, you must apply two-factor authentication in mobile and email account, so that the account can be saved from being hacked.
Question- What to do if someone falls prey to this scam?
answer- If you have fallen victim to parcel delivery scam, take immediate action instead of panic. First of all, get the transaction blocked by giving information to your bank or payment app.
After this, call 1930 or file a complaint by visiting www.cybercrime.gov.in website. Protect all the chats related to the scam, call recording, screenshot and transaction detail evidence.
Change the password of all your online account and scan the mobile/computer with antivirus. The sooner you report, the more the chances of getting the money back and the thugs are caught will increase.
Question- Which are the most used mediums in parcel delivery scams?
answer- In this scam, thugs mostly use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Email and mobile calls. Many times they also send fake websites and fake tracking links, which look like real courier service. Through these mediums, they win trust and demand payment.
Question- Which people target more people in parcel delivery scam?
answer- In parcel delivery scam, thugs target not to any one class, but all people. But people of certain classes are easily hunted for it.
- Online shopping people: Those who often ask for goods from Amazon, Flipkart or international websites are easy to convince them that a real parcel has come for them.
- Active people on social media: Whose profiles, hobbies and lifestyle are clearly visible on their profiles, thugs are lured by expensive gifts.
- Whose relatives or friends are abroad: The thugs often make an excuse that your friend or acquaintance has sent a gift. Those who really have a connection from abroad, they immediately trust.
- Elderly and weak people in technology: Those who do not identify cyber fraud or fake links become victims of cheating due to fear and belief.
Question- Is there only loss of money in this scam or there are other threats?
answer- It is a big mistake to consider parcel delivery scam as just cheating money. This can be much more dangerous than this.
- Personal data theft: Thugs often take information like Aadhaar, PAN, address, mobile number along with payment. This can cause misuse of your identity.
- Identity Fraud: Bank accounts can be opened in your name, fake loans can be taken or your name may be used in any other crime.
- Social media hacking: Many times they ask you to click on a link, so that the control of your email or social media account goes to them.
- Danger of blackmailing: Thugs can use your chat, photo or personal details further.
Think of this in such a way that the parcel delivery scam not only emptys your pocket, but also ends your digital and personal life.
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