Sanchar Saathi, SIR: New Cyber Fraud Exploits Trusted Govt Names

• Cybercriminals exploit new government initiatives like 'Sanchar Saathi' and 'SIR' for fraud, using social engineering to instill fear and force immediate action.
• 'Sanchar Saathi' scams involve fraudsters posing as DoT/CEIR officials, claiming illegal SIMs, and tricking victims into downloading fake apps or sharing OTPs to gain access to their phones and bank accounts.
• 'SIR' scams involve fraudsters claiming voter ID issues, pressuring victims to click malicious links, download fake "SIR-Correction" apps, or share OTPs/personal information, leading to phone hacking and financial loss.
• Fraudsters exploit public trust in government names (e.g., DoT, Election Commission) and news events to create panic, leading victims to make mistakes like sharing sensitive data or downloading malware.
• To protect yourself: remain calm, question immediate action demands, never share OTPs/APKs from unverified sources, use official government websites, and report fraud to helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Why It Matters: New cyber scams exploit trusted government initiatives to defraud citizens.