By Admin 
Pension Cyber Fraud:In today’s digital era, the methods of cyber fraud are changing rapidly. Especially the elderly and pensioners are being targeted. The latest case has come to light from Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Where a senior citizen was defrauded of Rs 2.40 lakh in the name of pension update. The swindlers used fake Facebook links and forms in a very clever manner, due to which the victim did not even suspect anything.
This matter is not just about one person. Rather, it is a warning for millions of people who click on any unknown link without checking and end up wasting their hard-earned money. Let us tell you how this person was cheated and what small mistakes you should avoid.
How did this big fraud happen in the name of pension update?
This case of cyber fraud is from Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. 66-year-old Jalsagar Patel, living in Chhola Mandir police station area here, saw a link on Facebook. This link was said to be related to pension update. On clicking the link, a form opened in which name, Aadhaar number, mobile number and personal information were asked. With confidence he filled all the information.
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After this, OTP came on his mobile, which he shared without thinking. From here the swindlers got access to the account. Within a short time, Rs 2 lakh 40 thousand were withdrawn from his bank account 11 times. When the balance in the account decreased, the victim realized that he had been cheated. After this, a complaint was lodged with the police and investigation into cyber crime was started.
If you want to avoid fraud then do not make these mistakes even by mistake
The first mistake that should not be made to avoid fraud is clicking on unknown links. The links for pension, KYC or bank updates seen on social media are often fake. The second big mistake is sharing OTP or bank related information with anyone. Banks or government departments never ask for OTP through phone, message or social media. The third mistake is to fill the form without checking the official website.
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Pension or government work is done only on the government portal. Fourth thing, if a message comes that money has been deducted from the account, immediately contact the bank and cyber helpline. A little vigilance and awareness can save you from loss worth lakhs of rupees.
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