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[digitalxnode]

Digital fraud growth in India – Threat to digital transformation

India is considered by many as a digital testing center for innovators to hackers. The unprecedented digital inventory w.r.t connected device, digital assets such as social media, and digital content consumption is attracting many to offer products and services.

India is second to China in terms of mobile internet users, mobile users, application users, and application downloads with loosely coupled regulatory & policy enforcement offering golden opportunities to fraudsters. Digital Fraud is increasing day by day in India.

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[andromedarune]

Notice on Comments

Hello! Just popping in real quick to say that I’ve gotten a couple suspicious comments with nonsense & a link. For reference, they look like this:

I am deleting comments like these without regard because they are likely spam or malicious links. As such, please refrain from posting any links on my fanfics -- of course, exceptions can be made with thorough explanation and verification that the links aren’t malicious or spam, but if they seem suspicious I will 100% delete comments from here on out that strike me as bots or as potentially dangerous.

That being said, allow me to run through a little Online Scam PSA. If you are unsure of the warning signs of a scam, hazard links, etc, please click to read more :)

 I highly recommend all my followers to study up on ways to prevent yourself from being hacked or scammed -- be wary of any suspicious/unprompted emails, comments, or messages promising some kind of financial support or “free” gift. If you can, avoid even clicking on a message (especially DMs or texts) as these can potentially lead to your computer or account being hacked. Absolutely, under no circumstances should you ever send money to people you are unfamiliar with, unprompted and unreasonably. If they are accusing you of debt and are demanding payment through gift cards or Bitcoin, it is a 100% a scam and you will not be able to receive your money back.

I am not a legal reference, but my dad is a fraud detective who specializes in Embezzlement, Pyramid Schemes/White Collar Crime, and most common forms of Fraud, so I try to offer that knowledge whenever possible to protect others. If you’re ever unsure if something is a scam or if an offer seems too good to be true, it’s likely bad news :D But seriously, don’t be afraid to drop in my DMs any questions/comments/concerns if y’all have any questions on the matter bc the world is crazy rn and none of us can afford to lose more money than we already are XD

I’m more active on my main Tumblr @danni-dollarsign, so send DMs there if you can! Thank you and pls be careful out there!!!

#psa #online fraud #online scams #spam links #I got 2 on my fics on ao3 #freaked me out cuz I don't want any of my readers to click those links #can never have too much awareness on digital fraud/scams #I am not kidding pls reach out if you're unsure #better safe than sorry

[bopinion]

2023 / 06

Aperçu of the Week:

"We wanted the best, but it came as usual."

(Viktor Chernomyrdin, former Russian prime minister, in 1993)

Bad News of the Week:

The image of the "People's Democratic Republic" of North Korea is often described as Stone Age communism. While the majority of the population suffers from extreme poverty and, in some cases, famine, Kim Yong Un stages himself as a monarch and operates a strange cult of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, which he sees as life insurance for his own despotic regime. All of this is done under the eyes of China, a protective power that is difficult to understand, and in distinction from the economically successful brother nation of South Korea.

For a long time, North Korea existed like a country on another planet. Hardly any information penetrated to the outside or the inside, the communicative isolation seemed perfect, the media control total. This still works internally, but in recent months it is the World Wide Web, of all places, on whose map the country is no longer a blank spot. On the one hand, North Korea operates extremely successful hacker cohorts who, in addition to various espionage and disinformation campaigns, also managed to collect at least $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency through online fraud and data extortion. In other words, a concretely lucrative business that flushes foreign currency into the state coffers.

What is unclear, however, is the objective of what is currently the second notable North Korean Internet phenomenon: an apparently broad-based social media offensive. In a series of channels, which according to CNN are new and have been astonishingly successful in a short time, the country is staging itself as a pleasant home for seemingly normal teenagers. Who speak perfect English with a British accent. Who, for example, enjoy popsicles and love to read Harry Potter. Only the former is hardly available and the latter is even officially banned. Why is this done? Good question.

The videos "look like a well-prepared play" scripted by the North Korean government, said Park Seong-cheol, a researcher at the Database Centre for North Korean Human Rights. The scenes shown from the alleged everyday life of youngsters are not completely fake, but staged. For example, there is a water park, a movie theater and an amusement park in Pyongyang. Only these facilities are reserved for an elite class of party officials, military officers and government employees. Like the Internet access these strange influencers use - just like the smartphones that aren't actually available. What's the point when, according to the CIA fact book, only 26% of the population even has electricity? It would be nice if the North Korean tourist office, which wants to open the country's borders to international tourism, were behind this.

More likely, however, it is a red herring. With which the regime wants to influence the current narrative: North Korea is not an isolated country that could attack its neighbors and the United States with nuclear weapons. But rather an ordinary East Asian country where ordinary people like you and me live ordinary lives. Combined with the recent spate of missile launch tests, the latest expansion of the Nyŏngbyŏn nuclear facility documented with satellite imagery, and a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) unveiled just last Wednesday at the 75th anniversary of the founding of the armed forces, this leaves a queasy feeling.

Good News of the Week:

Probably the death toll of 28,000 from the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region is out of date by the time I post this. The worst series of quakes since scientific records began has devastated an area where nearly 20 million people live. And as events unfold, a whole series of negative findings are coming to light.

The Turkish government is not implementing the regulations that actually apply to buildings in the latently earthquake-prone region. Neither Syria's ruler Bashar al-Assad nor the rebels in the north of the country are allowing solid disaster relief by foreign forces. Enemy nations cannot be stopped from attacking each other even in this situation. Even in the Near East, there are sub-zero temperatures at this time of year. And the Kurds remain constantly the biggest loosers of them all anyway.

Fortunately, many humanitarian highlights are also showing up in the face of adversity. For example, even Sweden, reviled by Erdogan, is sending aid workers to eastern Anatolia. So is the beleaguered Ukraine, which surely would have been admitted a different set of priorities. And those that don't have appropriately equipped aid workers, like the United Arab Emirates, are opening their wallets. And every day there are - still! - improbable miracles, such as the rescue of a heavily pregnant woman who was rescued yesterday after 115 hours under rubble.

What somehow makes one optimistic despite the terrible circumstances is humanity. When people stand by each other in times of need, even though the religion they believe in actually dictates enmity. When official requirements are suspended in order to allow family members who have become homeless to travel to their relatives in Germany, for example. Or when the international community thinks not only about the current rescue, but also about reconstruction afterwards - the EU has already announced a donor conference for those affected.

Even the self-proclaimed crown of creation, which likes to define itself in terms of greed, resentment, jealousy or hatred, is capable of empathy. It's nice that the term "humanity" still has a positive connotation. Even though we so often seem to go out of our way to change that. The heart is probably more than just a blood-pumping muscle after all. And conscience more than a transmission in the synapses of the brain.

Personal happy moment of the week:

I broke a bottle of red wine while shopping the other day. And moistened various purchases in the carrier bag. I noticed most of it and was able to clean and dry it. That the red wine also flowed into a box of cigarillos, I did not even notice. Not until I wanted to smoke one and had a damp, soft stem in my hand. So I put the box open on the heater in the office. And discovered two pleasant side effects of my mishap: the smell of red wine and tobacco at work has an comfortable calming effect. And the taste of the cigarillos gets a pleasant additional flavor. From that perspective, I was able to profitably recycle some of the spilled red wine.

I couldn't care less...

...whether the former head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Hans-Georg Maaßen, who is increasingly conspicuous for his racist and conspiracy-theory tones, can be officially expelled from the conservative CDU. Or whether the high good of freedom of speech also protects him within the party from accountability for his unspeakable statements. The fact that an obviously extreme right-winger could rise as a political official to become the head of the most important authority for upholding the state of lawfulness, of all things, weighs considerably more heavily and calls for more consequences than which membership card he carries around with him.

As I write this...

...I'm drinking a beer not even five hours after I got up today. A tough week in many ways takes its toll. And I tackle the challenge of relaxing Bavarian style.

Post Scriptum

In the German capital Berlin, the House of Representatives will be newly elected today - as a repeat election. This is because the regional election that took place in the fall of 2021 parallel to the federal election was declared invalid by the Administrative Court due to numerous mishaps - from ballots running hout to polling stations closing too late. Realpolitically less relevant, since no result of the election would change e.g. the majority conditions in the Bundesrat, is a look on Berlin nevertheless interesting. On the one hand, out of sarcasm, since this debacle also fits perfectly with the prejudice that simply nothing works in this city. On the other hand, out of curiosity, since in the end every conceivable party constellation is indeed possible. The extent of my tendency toward the former will depend on the first projection in less than an hour on the latter.

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[scamstopperz]

The Secret World of Discreet Romance Scams

Thanks to the internet and discreet dating sites that advertise privacy for its users, meeting up with a married individual has never been easier. What the reader will learn about How this scam worksHow to protect yourself Unfortunately, this convenience has attracted scammers who create fake profiles to take advantage of vulnerable targets.

Their tactics are sly – they bank on the fact that most of their targets are older, married men who may be less tech-savvy. And use their tricks and tools to deceive including edited flight schedules, fake video and voice calls, and even VPNs to dupe their victims.

But did you know that this isn't the only variation of the scam?

Sometimes, the tables are turned, and the victim is actually a woman who falls prey to a man posing as someone he's not.  However, this variation is vastly different, as it's not as discreet.  Women tend to be more conservative, and so the scammer must be careful not to arouse suspicion.

Why all the secrecy, you ask? Well, in order for the scam to be successful, the victim needs to be married.  They can't risk their spouse finding out about their indiscretions, for fear of losing custody of their kids, their finances, their status, and even their marriage.

It's truly astonishing to think about how much power these scammers wield. But we can all protect ourselves by staying vigilant and aware of the signs of fraudulent behavior.

How this scam works

Love is a powerful weapon in the hands of scammers - they know all too well that most people aren't as content in their relationships as they let on.

Secretly craving companionship, victims often fall prey to their pre-written messages and sentimental anecdotes, designed to tug at the heartstrings and elicit an emotional response.

Some scammers even go so far as to send physical gifts or money to their victims, all in the hopes of ultimately extracting even more money from them.  It's a cruel game, and one that preys on our most basic human desires for love and connection.

Fraudsters are cunning individuals, and they often present themselves with a compelling problem that they need the victim's help to solve.

These problems may range from fake accidents to fake contracts, fake family problems, or even fake personal needs.  However, one of the most potent reasons for scammers' demands for funds in this particular fraud is to cover flight and hotel expenses.

This specific scam targets married individuals who prefer to meet their secret partners far away from their places of residence. 

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[letters-to-my-favorite-person]

You matter!!!

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[rdx-blog]

Be Aware Scammers They Are All Around The World

Go To This Link And Checkout For Scammers :

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[growbusinessworld11]

Cyber Crime Complaint Kaise Kare

That any crime which is committed using computer, internet or any other technology comes under the category of cyber crime. If any cyber crime happens to you, then you do not need to go to the police station to report it. You can go online. You can report it on the cyber crime portal, for example, if someone is threatening you online, someone has shared your photos, a fake profile has been created in your name or there has been a financial fraud with you, someone has taken money from your bank. If your debit card has been stolen or your credit card has been borrowed and money has been withdrawn from it, this has been done to you in the name of job, then you can report all these on the online cyber crime portal.

In this video I am going to show you the complete process of filing a report on cyber crime portal so let's start A [Music] To report any cyber crime you have to come to cybercrime.gov.in if you are with us If a financial cyber crime has taken place and you want to do immediate reporting, then you can also report by calling the helpline number 1930. If you call the office below, you will get some examples of how cyber crime can be committed. If you click on View More, then you will see all the details. Exams will come to them, now Hindus can think in English, so I am talking to the bank, it became black on you that I can tell you the lottery number, madam, told the seats for half an hour, the bank will touch the nifty, the offer is this.

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That you will have to pay Rs 20000. You can download these audio files from here and can also share them to make the public aware. On this portal you will get two options, if any crime has happened against a woman or child and you want to know about it. If you have to report then also tell your name, otherwise you can report from here. To report any other cyber crime, you will click on Report Other Cyber Crime. Whatever you complete should be correct, if it is found wrong then for this You will be labeled I Accept. If you are visiting this portal for the first time then you will click on Click Here for User.

In this you will use your state, in this you will enter your email ID, enter mobile number here, click on Get OTP, OTP will be sent to the mobile number, enter the TP here, fill this chapter and submit, now to complete your profile. You have to fill some details like you will select the title, enter your name, use date of birth, select gender, enter your father's or mother's name, click on your present address below, after this, your Seven Continue profile will be updated. You can complain from here, first you will have to field the complete details of the incident that happened to you, in this you will choose the category of complaint and which type you have to complain.

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For example, if it is time related to online and social media, then you will choose this option. If online financial fraud has happened to you, then you will choose this option. Whatever crime has happened to you, whatever category it falls in, you will choose it from here. After this, you do not have to choose all the categories here, like if any online job is mature then you will choose this option. You will put the date and timing of the incident here, on which date this crime happened to you. If If you are reporting late then you will do this and here you will give a reason why you are reporting late and if you are reporting on time then you will ignore this. Where has this update happened to you?

You will select it here like on Facebook, on Instagram, on Twitter, on WhatsApp, on any website, on YouTube, on Telegram, on email, on any other place, you will select it here, this crime has also been committed through this medium, they will select it here. And here you will get its details, like if someone has sent you a threatening e-mail, then you will enter the email ID from which the threat has been sent to you, friend, you will take a screenshot of it and whatever evidence you have. For example, you will upload any photo, audio or video file here, after uploading a document, you will click on add, it will come here, similarly you can add more here, after this you will also get the details of the incident here. I have to do what happened to you

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And how it happened will be written in details here and click on save. After this you will have to fill in the details of the person i.e. the person whom you suspect has committed a crime with you, then whatever information you have about him will be filled here. For example, if you know its name, then you will put the name here, after that you will use this code like if you know its bank account number, driving license address, email address, mobile number, PAN card, voter ID card or whatever you know. If the suspect is more than one, then you will select the email and enter his email ID here. Click on add, then it will be added. If there is more than one suspect, then you can spread it from the other one. You will enter your name here, you will get this juice, you will enter your ID number.

And we will add it. If you have any photo of the pack, then you will choose the photo here and upload it. If you also know the address of the pack, then you will use it and fill its address here, but if you do not know the address. So we will do no and click on save, after this here you will have to fill the details of the victim, in this you will upload any ID proof of the victim, below you have to enter the address of the victim, after this the seventh review, the complete application will appear in front of you, you will complete it correctly. We will check if everything is absolutely correct then you will agree and click on submit confirmation, your complaint will be registered and friend you will get this number in the technology, it is also sent to your email ID and mobile number.

Below you will get the option to download PDF, by clicking on it you will download your report here in PDF format. After this, your report will be sent to whatever police station is located at your address, where an officer will investigate the crime related to you. We will investigate what has happened, your name and mobile number will also be SMSed to you. To check the status of your report at any time, you will come to this portal and click on Track Your Complaint. In this you will enter the acknowledgment number and click on Get OTP. Pass OTP will be sent. If you enter OTP here and submit, then the status of your complaint will appear in front of you and if cyber crime has happened with you, then in this way you can report cyber crime online.

#cyber crime #Cyber Crime Complaint #online fraud

[navyugshaktinews]

'मेरे साथ धोखा हुआ...' शख्स ने ऑनलाइन ऑर्डर किया 1 लाख का नया लैपटॉप, बदले में जो मिला, देखकर उड़ गए होश

नई दिल्ली. ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग हमारे जीवन का अभिन्न हिस्सा बन गई है लेकिन इसकी विश्वसनीयता भी धीरे धीरे कम होती जा रही है. इसकी सबसे बड़ी वजह यूजर्स को सही प्रोडक्ट ना देना और उनके साथ आए दिन हो रही ठगी है. ओरिजनल प्रोडक्ट के नाम पर यूज किया हुए सामान की डिलीवरी की शिकायत पर सोशल मीडिया पर आए दिन देखने को मिलती हैं. इसी तरह का एक मामला सामने आया है, जिसमें कस्टमर ने अमेज़न पर आरोप लगाए हैं. दरअसल, रोहन…

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[newswithown]

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Understanding and Preventing Online Fraud

In today's interconnected world, the internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, shop, and conduct business. However, with the convenience of online transactions comes the risk of falling victim to various forms of online fraud. From identity theft to phishing scams, cybercriminals continuously devise new ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. In this blog, we'll delve into the world of online fraud, explore common tactics used by cybercriminals, and provide practical tips to protect yourself from falling prey to these scams.

Understanding Online Fraud:

Online fraud encompasses a wide range of malicious activities aimed at deceiving individuals into divulging personal information, making unauthorized transactions, or compromising their digital security. Some common types of online fraud include:

Phishing Scams: Phishing involves the use of deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers.

Identity Theft: Identity theft occurs when cybercriminals steal personal information to assume someone else's identity for financial gain. This can involve opening fraudulent accounts, applying for loans, or making unauthorized purchases.

Payment Fraud: Payment fraud involves unauthorized transactions made using stolen credit card information, compromised bank accounts, or counterfeit payment methods.

Online Shopping Scams: Online shopping scams lure unsuspecting consumers with attractive deals or counterfeit products, only to steal their payment information or never deliver the promised goods.

Protecting Yourself from Online Fraud:

While online fraud can seem daunting, there are proactive steps you can take to protect yourself and minimize the risk of falling victim to these scams:

Stay Informed: Educate yourself about common online fraud tactics and stay informed about the latest scams circulating online. Awareness is your first line of defense against cyber threats.

Use Strong Passwords: Create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. Avoid using easily guessable passwords or sharing them with others.

Verify Sources: Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments in unsolicited emails or messages. Verify the sender's identity and scrutinize URLs for signs of phishing attempts.

Secure Your Devices: Keep your computer, smartphone, and other devices updated with the latest security patches and antivirus software. Enable firewalls and encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access.

Shop Securely: Only make online purchases from reputable websites with secure payment systems. Look for HTTPS encryption and padlock symbols in the browser address bar to ensure a secure connection.

Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your bank statements, credit card transactions, and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Report any unauthorized charges or discrepancies to your financial institution immediately.

Protect Personal Information: Be cautious about sharing personal information online, especially on social media platforms. Limit the amount of personal information you disclose and adjust privacy settings to restrict access to your profiles.

Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter any suspicious emails, messages, or websites, report them to the appropriate authorities or organizations. Reporting scams helps protect others from falling victim to similar fraud schemes.

Conclusion:

As our lives increasingly move online, it's essential to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting ourselves from online fraud. By staying informed, using strong security practices, and exercising caution when navigating the digital landscape, we can minimize the risk of falling victim to cybercrime and safeguard our digital well-being. Together, let's build a safer and more secure online environment for everyone.

#Online Fraud #online

[aiolegalservices]

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[mycitydilse]

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[fundfinesse]

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[banglakhobor]

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[joyofblogging]

I was scammed today!!!😩

This is kinda embarrassing but whatever. I just want to share to make sure that no one will experience the same thing. Or will not stupid like me. Hahaha

While waiting for our order, someone called me. An unknown mobile number. Since I was waiting for a call from the bank, I answered it.

The guy told me that he’s calling from BPI. He told me that he’s calling to inform that my credit card will be replaced with a Platinum Card and will be ready for pick up on Monday at TGU IT Park Branch.

But to verify and transfer all my transactions, he asked me to complete my credit card number. Which I did. He then asked me for my customer number. Which I gave. And he verified for my birthdate.

Then he told me that my rewards will be converted to cash and will be deposited into my registered savings account. Which by the way, he knew the account number.

Then he asked for my BPI Online Login Password. This time, I felt like I was hesitant but at the same time, was like hypnotized and still told him. The first one was wrong coz I really can’t remember it since I don’t login by inputting my credentials.

Then he said it’s not correct. So I mentioned another arrangement. And it went it. Then he told me that a code will be sent to me because they need it to transfer the amount to my savings account.

Thanks God that I woke up from that trap and asked him why I will give him a code for resetting my password. Since the message said that it’s for resetting my password. He said that it’s not. But I said that it is what it’s asking.

And I told him that I will be going directly to the branch and verify everything. He hung up without saying goodbye.

By the way, this is his number [phone]!

Good thing no transactions were done. Good thing my savings don’t have anything on it. Hahaha

I thought of going to the branch but it will surely take time and I needed to be somewhere. So I just called BPI’s hotline and also left a message at their Twitter account.

Thanks God someone picked up on the first call.

I told her everything and she said that it was a scam. Because they don’t ask for details like customer number and most especially, BPI Online Login Username and OTP Code.

So she deactivated my credit card. And transferred me to their online banking in-charge. My online banking account was deactivated as well. Everything!

It was kinda a hassle. But it’s better that way.

Also, they also responded at their Twitter account. They asked for the contact number of the one who called me, the date & time of the call. The same data I told the agent on their hotline.

They already created a report about it.

So here’s the takeaway.

Never ever give your customer number, account number, login credentials and most especially, OTP to anyone calling. Whether you know it’s from BPI or not.

This is the link to verify their accredited Telesales provider.

https://l.bpi.com.ph/3DHpv2p

Never ever trust anyone.

I think I’m building up another trauma. And it’s really disappointing.

What I don’t understand though is how did these scammers get all my details (account number, mobile number, birthdate, etc.) when I only provided it to the banks?

How much are we really protected by the Data Privacy and Confidentiality Protection Law?

Can these financial institutions instead create a code or something that will tell their clients that the number who’s calling is legit?

And it’s crazy how these scammers can still live without being eaten by their conscience? Stealing money from the hardwork of other people.

I don’t think the SIM Registration is working. If these scammers are still not being caught and punished.

So yeah! Be aware! Beware! Still it’s not a safe place anywhere even online or virtual. Bad people are scattered and still spreading negativity and damages.

Thanks to BPI though for being so responsive and helpful in fixing this issue!☺️

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Online Fraud: फर्जी आधार एवं पैन कार्ड बनाने वाले गिरोह का भांडाफोड़, गिरोह के 3 सदस्य गिरफ्तार

Lucknow Samachar 13 जुलाई 2023: बुधवार को वाराणसी साइबर क्राइम थाने की टीम ने वेबसाइट बनाकर Online Fraud करने वाले करने वाले गैंग के 3 सदस्यों को राजधानी से गिरफ्तार किया है। 2 महीने पहले गैंग के 9 सदस्य गिरफ्तार किये जा चुके हैं। वेबसाइट के जरिये साइबर अपराधी जाली आधार एवं पैन कार्ड बनाकर बैंक अकाउंट खुलवाते हैं, एवं सिम भी लेते हैं। जिनका उपयोग Online Fraud व् अन्य अपराध में करते हैं। एसपी…

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ان چار آن لائن دھوکوں سے ضرور بچیں

صارفین کے ’ویچ؟‘ نامی گروپ کی جانب سے برطانوی شہریوں کو اس سال سب سے زیادہ قابل یقین طریقے سے دیے جانے والے دھوکوں کے بارے میں متنبہ کیا جا رہا ہے۔ اس کمپنی کا کہنا ہے کہ 2023 میں چار ایسے قابل یقین دھوکے ہیں جن پر نظر رکھنی چاہیے تاکہ آپ اپنے پیسے نہ گنوا بیٹھیں۔ کمپنی نے وضاحت کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ صارفین سکیم الرٹس کے لیے سائن اپ کر کے یا ماہرین کی مشاورت لے کر خود کو محفوظ رکھ سکتے ہیں۔ ویچ؟ کی ٹیک ایڈیٹر لیزا باربر کا کہنا ہے، ’چونکہ دھوکہ دہی کی ایک نئی لہر میں ہر سمت سے صارفین کو نشانہ بنایا جا رہا ہے، یہ افسوسناک بات ہے کہ 2023 میں دھوکہ بازوں کی تعداد بڑھ رہی ہے۔‘ یہ انتباہ اس وقت سامنے آیا ہے جب حکومت نے اس ماہ کے شروع میں دھوکہ دہی کی ایک نئی حکمت عملی شائع کی تھی، جس میں انشورنس یا جعلی کرپٹو کرنسی سکیموں سے متعلق تمام مالیاتی مصنوعات پر کمپنیوں کی جانب سے صارفین کو کی جانے والی کالز پر پابندی عائد کرنا شامل ہے۔ حکومت ایڈورٹائزنگ ریگولیٹر ’آف کام‘ (مواصلات کا دفتر) کے ساتھ مل کر کام کرنے کا بھی ارادہ رکھتی ہے تاکہ ’دھوکے بازی‘ کو مزید کم کرنے کے لیے نئی ٹیکنالوجی کا استعمال کیا جا سکے۔ ان منصوبوں کے تحت بینک ادائیگیوں کے عمل میں مزید تاخیر کر سکیں گے تاکہ مشتبہ ٹرانزیکشنز کی تحقیقات کی جا سکیں۔ ذیل میں ان چار دھوکوں کا ذکر کیا گیا ہے جن پر نظر رکھنی چاہیے:

1۔ پگ بوچرنگ ان دھوکوں کو دھوکہ بازوں نے اپنا نام دیا ہے کیونکہ پیسے مانگنے سے قبل وہ متاثرہ شخص کے ساتھ رومانوی تعلق قائم کرتے ہیں۔ دھوکہ باز اور متاثرہ شخص عام طور پر ایک ڈیٹنگ سائٹ پر ملتے ہیں، اور متاثرہ شخص کے ساتھ کچھ وقت کے لیے کسی ایسے شخص کی طرف سے ’انتہائی محبت‘ کا اظہار کیا جاتا ہے جو ان کی زندگی میں بہت دلچسپی لیتا ہے۔ فریب دہندہ اکثر اپنے شکار کو ڈیٹنگ پلیٹ فارم سے ہٹ کر نجی پیغام رسانی کی سروس استعمال کرنے کی ترغیب دیتا ہے، اور انہیں ڈیٹنگ سائٹ کی جانب سے پیش کردہ کسی بھی سکیورٹی سے نکال لیتا ہے۔ جب متاثرہ شخص کو کافی حد تک ذہنی طور پر تیار کر لیا جاتا ہے، تو فریب دہندہ دعویٰ کرتا ہے کہ وہ سرمایہ کاری کرکے پیسے کما رہا ہے۔ عام طور پر پراپرٹی یا کرپٹو کرنسی میں- اور متاثرہ شخص کے بھی کچھ پیسے انویسٹ کرنے کی پیش کش کرتا ہے۔ اگر متاثرہ شخص رضامندی ظاہر کر دیتا ہے تو، کبھی کبھی انہیں دھوکہ بازوں کے زیر کنٹرول کرپٹو ٹریڈنگ پلیٹ فارم دکھایا جاتا ہے اور سائن اپ کرنے اور فنڈز ڈالنے کے لیے حوصلہ افزائی کی جاتی ہے۔ ویچ؟ کا کہنا ہے کہ ایک متاثرہ کو اس طرح کے فریب میں ایک لاکھ سات ہزار پاؤنڈ کا نقصان ہوا۔ انہیں یقین تھا کہ وہ بیرون ملک ریٹائرمنٹ اپارٹمنٹس میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہی ہیں۔ ویچ؟ کا مشورہ ہے کہ کسی ایپ کو انسٹال کرتے وقت ڈویلپر کے نام پر کلک کریں اور چیک کریں کہ اس نے کون سی دوسری ایپس بنائی ہیں تاکہ یہ دیکھا جاسکے کہ آیا یہ قابل اعتماد لگتی ہیں (پیکسلز)

2- جعلی لاپتہ افراد کی اپیلیں لوگوں سے کہا جا رہا ہے کہ وہ لاپتہ افراد کے بارے میں جعلی آن لائن پوسٹس کو زیادہ سے زیادہ شیئر کریں۔ ویچ؟ کے مطابق ان کے ماہرین جانتے ہیں کہ یہ جعلی ہیں کیونکہ دنیا بھر میں کمیونٹی پیجز میں تقریبا ایک جیسی پوسٹس موجود ہیں جو مواد تو ایک ہی دکھاتی ہیں لیکن مقامات مختلف ہوتے ہیں۔ ویچ؟ نے کہا کہ پوسٹس پر تبصرے بند کر دیے جاتے ہیں تاکہ لوگ تضادات کی نشاندہی نہ کریں۔ ان میں سے جب ایک پوسٹ کو بڑی تعداد میں لائکس مل جاتے ہیں تو، اس کے مواد میں ترمیم کر کے بالکل مختلف چیز بنا دی جاتی ہے، جیسا سرمایہ کاری کا دھوکہ۔ پوسٹ پر موجود لائکس اور شیئرز کی بڑی تعداد کی وجہ سے یہ دھوکہ سچ لگتا ہے۔ ویچ؟ نے کہا کہ ’گھناؤنے‘ فریب کا انحصار ذمہ دار شہریوں کی جانب سے مدد کی نیت سے پوسٹ کو لائک اور شیئر کرنے پر ہے، جو وہ بڑی تعداد میں کرتے ہیں کچھ گمشدہ افراد کی پوسٹیں حقیقی ہیں، لیکن ویچ؟ کا کہنا ہے کہ کبھی کبھی ان کے بارے میں بتانا مشکل ہوسکتا ہے۔ دھوکہ دہی کو بڑھانے یا نادانستہ طور پر تعاقب یا ہراسانی میں حصہ لینے سے بچنے کے لیے ویچ؟ کا مشورہ ہے کہ صرف پولیس یا مسنگ پیپل جیسی تنظیموں کی جانب سے پوسٹ کی جانے والی آفیشل پوسٹس کو شیئر کریں۔

3- پے پال والے دھوکے ویچ؟ کے مطابق لوگوں کو پے پال کے اصلی ای میل ایڈریس سے ’پیسوں کی درخواست‘ موصول ہو گی۔ ہو سکتا ہے یہ اصل لگے، لیکن فریب دہندہ جعلی ادائیگی کی درخواستیں بھیج سکتے ہیں، اکثر زیادہ قیمتی اشیا، یا ایچ ایم آر سی بن کر ’واجب الادا‘ ٹیکس ادائیگیوں کا مطالبہ کر سکتے ہیں۔ دھوکے کی کچھ اقسام میں جعلی انوائس میں کہا گیا کہ متاثرہ شخص کا پے پال اکاؤنٹ ہیک ہو گیا ہے اور انہیں جعلی فراڈ ہاٹ لائن پر کال کرنے کے لیے اکسایا گیا۔ صارفین کے اس گروپ نے کہا کہ لوگوں کو کبھی بھی پے پال کی ایسی انوائسز پر ادائیگی نہیں کرنی چاہیے جن کو وہ پہچان نہیں سکتے، یا ان انوائسز سے میں درج فون نمبروں پر کال نہیں کرنی چاہیے۔

4- جعلی ایپ الرٹ ویچ؟ نے خبردار کیا کہ کچھ ایپس فون پر میلویئر انسٹال کرسکتی ہیں، ڈیٹا چوری کر سکتی ہیں۔ ان کا کہنا ہے کہ ایپ سٹورز اس مسئلے پر کریک ڈاؤن کرنے کے لیے اقدامات کرتے ہیں، لیکن ہوسکتا ہے خطرات برقرار رہیں۔ ویچ؟ کا مشورہ ہے کہ کسی ایپ کو انسٹال کرتے وقت ڈویلپر کے نام پر کلک کریں اور چیک کریں کہ اس نے کون سی دوسری ایپس بنائی ہیں تاکہ یہ دیکھا جاسکے کہ آیا یہ قابل اعتماد لگتی ہیں۔ ان کا کہنا ہے کہ لوگوں کو یاد رکھنا چاہیے کہ ایپ کے ریویوز جعلی ہو سکتے ہیں۔ ایپ ممکنہ طور پر صارفین سے اجازت طلب کرے گی- مثال کے طور پر کیمرا استعمال کرنے کی۔ لازمی ہے اس کا تعلق ایپ کے افعال سے ہو۔ جن لوگوں کا خیال ہے کہ ان کے ساتھ دھوکہ دہی ہوئی ہے انہیں فوری طور پر اپنے پیمنٹ پرووائیڈر سے رابطہ کرنا چاہیے اور ایکشن فراڈ نامی رپورٹنگ سینٹر کو واقعے کی اطلاع دینی چاہیے۔

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