A lucky draw in the name of Indian Post is going viral on social media. Through this draw, an attempt is being made to collect personal information of people by luring them with gifts. It is being claimed in such a post that India Post is giving a gift on the occasion of its 170th anniversary. PIB has alerted people regarding this. PIB Fact Check said that this is a scam and it is not related to India Post.
PIB advised to be cautious
Exposing this lucky draw scam, PIB Fact Check has asked people to avoid clicking on any such link. It is noteworthy that the number of cyber crimes is continuously increasing in the country and fraudsters are making people their victims in different ways.
A #fake lucky draw is luring people into providing their personal information by offering free gifts in the name of @IndiaPostOffice#PIBFactCheck
⚠️It is a #Scam & is not related to India Post
✔️Be cautious! Refrain from clicking on such suspicious links pic.twitter.com/kbNW0uviPs
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) December 22, 2024
How to protect yourself from online scams
It is important to be cautious to avoid online scams. A little carelessness can cause huge loss. To avoid such incidents, always keep your mobile and computer updated. This keeps the devices secure.
If you are using a public Wi-Fi network, always use a VPN. It becomes easy for hackers to reach you through public Wi-Fi system.
From social media to bank accounts, always use strong passwords. Never set passwords that are easy to guess. Keep changing your passwords after regular intervals. 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. Therefore always be careful.
Tell children about internet safety
Along with being cautious yourself, it is important to tell children about internet safety. Tell them not to believe everything they see on the internet. Also, teach them to keep their identity and other important sensitive information safe on the internet.
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