First of all do not share bank account information with anyone. Even if someone makes such calls that money has been transferred to your account by mistake, then call him for a personal conversation. Apart from this, ask to pay through check or cash.
Banking Frauds: In an increasingly smart system, criminals are also committing cybercrime in a new way. Be it money deposited in the bank account or your personal details. Frauds adopt new tactics every time to get their information. If someone gets trapped in this, then a heavy price has to be paid for it. In recent times, there has been a steady increase in the cases of bank fraud. Now a new way has emerged in this.
New way of bank fraud
In a new way about bank fraud, the fraudster first transfers some amount on his behalf to your bank account. It then makes a phone call to you saying “Accidentally transferred” and obtains information related to your bank account from you to withdraw the amount sent. Once the account information is in the hands of fraud, then your bank account will be hacked. After that your hard earned money deposited in the bank will be cleared.
How to avoid this type of bank fraud?
First of all do not share bank account information with anyone. Even if someone makes such calls that money has been transferred to your account by mistake, then call him for a personal conversation. Apart from this, ask to pay through check or cash. In such a situation, you can avoid being a victim of this type of cybercrime. Because a small mistake can clear your deposit.
Simple ways to avoid cybercrime
Many public places in Digital India provide free WiFi facility. People often use it to save internet data. But it is not considered safe. Because anytime you do any transaction with this type of WiFi, your confidential information can reach cyber criminals.
At the time of internet banking, you have to log in from mobile or laptop. People make name, mobile number, date of birth etc. passwords for their convenience. Avoid making such a mistake because anyone can easily find out such a password.
Cyber thugs send some unknown links in messages and e-mails on mobile, promising lucky offers and cashback. Many times people get greedy and click on the link. Due to this, their personal information reaches the thugs. As a result, their account becomes empty in a jiffy.
