The State Crime Branch (CB) on Friday issued an advisory regarding cybercrimes in the wake of coronavirus ourbreak, warning people against fraudulent schemes.
The CB issued a slew of suggestions to help people stay away from such frauds.
“The cyber offenders are using various tactics to dupe money from people. Some of the modus operandi include sharing fake malicious documents (e.g. health advisories, COVID-19 response documents), creating fake websites or apps related to Coronavirus, running spam campaigns of selling masks, sanitizers and coronavirus vaccines, the advisory stated.
They are also offering fake ‘Corona special offers’ on online shopping windows. Social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram have become their most effective weapons for spreading fake news among the masses, the communique said.
In order to stay away from such cyber crimes, the CB has urged to avoid opening suspicious e-mails and clicking on unverified coronavirus related links circulated on social messaging apps and email.
It also urged to, “Use strong passwords and multi-level authentication option for social media and banking activities; and people need to check the credentials of charity fund before donating money.”