Fraudsters have adopted this method to break into the accounts, be careful
“Customers are now being targeted on WhatsApp. Don’t let cyber criminals fool you! Please be aware and stay vigilant” informed the State Bank of India to its customers “
New Delhi (Kalinga Voice) State Bank of India (SBI) has alerted its customers about fraud. The bank has warned its account holders about suspicious WhatsApp calls and messages. The bank has told customers that if you share your details with someone, then you can be cheated. The bank said in a tweet, “Now customers are being targeted on WhatsApp. Beware of cyber criminals and become aware. -SBI had made its customers aware of a possible scam in which some fraudsters are sending emails that look similar to their official emails. The bank has said that we do not send any such email. Please refrain from clicking on such emails.
It is noteworthy that online banking fraud has also increased with the increase in digital payments. Irs also officially accepted by the National Security Advisor Ajit Dobhal. Now, cyber criminals are contacting customers through WhatsApp calls and messages.
Know how fraudsters are entrapping customers
1) Notifying the customers about winning the lottery and asking them to contact the SBI number.
2) SBI never asks for personal or account specific information through email / SMS / WhatsApp call.
3) The bank has stated that it does not offer any lottery scheme or lucky customer gift.
4) Do not trust any such call or message from cyber criminal.
5) Make people aware about this type of cheating.
According to SBI, if there is a fraud due to the bank’s fault, the customer will get full compensation, but if the loss is due to the negligence of the customer, he will not get a refund.
A few days ago, SBI made its customers aware of a possible scam in which some fraudsters are sending emails that look similar to their official emails. The bank has said that we do not send any such email. Please refrain from clicking on such emails.
