---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ravindra Kumar Bhuwalka <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Dec 5, 2024 at 12:41 PM Subject: Beware of fraud calls: Here's how to identify fraud calls and protect yourself To: ABHISHEK BHUWALKA <[email protected]>
Beware of fraud calls: Here's how to identify fraud calls and protect yourself [image: How to protect yourself from fraud calls] How to protect yourself from fraud calls Have you noticed a spike in the number of fake or spam calls you’ve been receiving of late? If you find that these numbers start with, or have a prefix like +77, +89, +85, +86, +84, etc., it's time to be alert. These are fake calls, where fraudsters pose as government officials and try to dupe you of your personal information or money. Here’s how you can save yourself from such scams. [image: How to identify fake international calls] How to identify fake international calls Generally, these calls have an ISD code i.e. it looks like the call is originating from a foreign country. The caller, impersonating a government official, will threaten you that your mobile number will be disconnected since you are allegedly involved in illegal activities. Then, they might ask for confidential, personal information. Another key identifier of such calls is that they might create a sense of panic and urgency, forcing you to take immediate action. [image: What should you do when you receive a fake call?] What should you do when you receive a fake call? Firstly, report such calls to http://sancharsaathi.gov.in within 30 days of receiving such a call. If you were contacted via voice call, SMS, WhatsApp message or call, you can use the Chakshu facility on the DoT (department of telecommunications) website. Remember to take a screenshot of the call or message, where the sender’s or caller’s number is visible. [image: What to do in case of financial or cyber fraud] What to do in case of financial or cyber fraud In case you are a victim of cyber fraud due to such a call, simply reporting on Chakshu will not suffice. You should also report the incident by dialling the cyber-crime helpline number 1930 or logging onto www.cybercrime.gov.in. It is recommended that you file a complaint within 24 hours of the incident happening to you. [image: Check suspect repository] Check suspect repository In case you are suspicious and want to double-check the identity of the caller or the sender, you can use this repository ( https://cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/suspect_search_repository.aspx) created by the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to cross-check their identity. You can search through the database by using the potential scammer’s UPI ID, bank a/c details, mobile number, or email address before taking any action. [image: Activate DND on your phone] Activate DND on your phone You can also completely block such calls by activating the DND (do not disturb) facility on your mobile phone. Depending on your network provider, there may be different steps involved to activate this feature. However, you can go to the messaging facility on your phone, type FULLY BLOCK and send it to 1909. -- *Mar* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJCke1rV7U2H9ki0uWBXBcCdugPHP%3DEw6fKk8-fvvHOpg%40mail.gmail.com.
