By Admin 
Imagine, you are sitting at home and suddenly you get a call. The person in front calls himself an officer of police, CBI or any government agency. It says that an illegal parcel has been detected in your name or some serious crime related to your Aadhaar has come to light. In panic, before you can understand anything, you get the threat of ‘digital arrest’. In such a situation, the question arises, where did the scammers get your number and personal information? This is what we know in this article.
Why is online fraud increasing rapidly?
Cases of online fraud are continuously increasing in the country. Sometimes sextortion, sometimes cheating in the name of work from home, sometimes fake investment schemes, now the methods of scammers have become more dangerous than before. They don’t just call, but talk about you with full preparation. They know your name, address, mobile number and sometimes even information related to Aadhaar or bank. This is the reason why people easily believe his words.
Where do scammers get your data from?
Often people have this question in their mind that how does so much information of a common man reach the scammers? There are many ways behind this, through which your personal information gradually comes into their hands.
Data leak: the biggest reason
Data leak has become the biggest reason for cyber fraud today. Many times, users’ data gets leaked from an app, website or company’s server. This data is sold on the dark web, where scammers buy it. It contains phone number, email, address and sometimes even identity related information. Apart from this, registering a number in a shopping mall, hotel, online form or for any service can also be risky. If the security there is weakened, then the same data can reach the wrong hands.
Trap of phishing emails and fake websites
Phishing is still the most common and effective method. Scammers send links via SMS, email or WhatsApp that look like bank, delivery company or government websites. As soon as you click on the link, a fake website opens. Here you are asked for login details, OTP or card number. Many times, spyware gets installed in the phone without informing you, which keeps an eye on your activities and passes the data on to scammers.
Phone Call Scam: The Art of Tricking
Many scammers call pretending to be bank employees, customer care or officials of any government department. They talk so clearly that the other person does not even doubt. During the conversation, they ask small details and gradually prepare a complete profile. This information is later used in big frauds.
Social media opens up your life
Social media is also a treasure trove for scammers. From the pictures and posts posted on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, they can guess your age, birthday, job, city and even relationships. Using this information they take you into confidence and say that they know everything about you. This increases both fear and trust.
What is the truth of ‘digital arrest’
Digital arrest is not actually a legal process. This is completely a cyber scam. In this, fraudsters make video calls or phone calls by pretending to be police, CBI, ED or customs officers. They use fake IDs, fake documents and intimidating language.
They say that you are under investigation and are currently under digital surveillance. You are then forced to transfer money or provide personal information. The truth is that no government agency makes arrests over the phone like this.
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