Scammers' new trick, trying to cheat by showing fake court orders!
Cyber crime incidents are increasing rapidly and scammers are trying to trap people in their net in different ways. Now in a fresh attempt, scammers are scaring people by showing fake court orders. The government's PIB Fact Check Unit has warned people about this email. Let's know what is written in this email being sent by scammers and how to avoid such scams.
Complaint being made about internet traffic
This email being sent by scammers contains a fake court order regarding internet traffic. It is written in it that you have made your official or private internet a platform to watch pornographic content. It further mentions about some agency. The government's PIB Fact Check Unit has warned people about this and called it fake. PIB wrote that this email is fake. Be careful with it. It could be a phishing scam targeting you. In the post, an appeal has been made to complain about any such email on the government's cyber crime portal.
How to protect yourself from such scams?
It is important to be alert to avoid online scams. A little carelessness can cause great loss. To avoid such incidents, always keep your mobile and computer updated. This keeps the devices secure.
From social media to bank accounts, always use strong passwords. Never set passwords that are easy to guess. Also avoid saving passwords in the browser.
Do not click on any suspicious email, link or message. Cyber criminals try to trap people by sending such links. So always be careful.
If you have become a victim of cyber fraud, then immediately contact the concerned agencies. The loss can be prevented in the first few minutes.
