Festive Cyber Trap: Gifts & Offers Lead to Empty Accounts!

Mahabubnagar
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News18•21-12-2025, 10:19
Festive Cyber Trap: Gifts & Offers Lead to Empty Accounts!
- •Cybercriminals exploit festive joy with fake gift/offer links via WhatsApp and email.
- •Clicking suspicious links installs malware, stealing personal photos and banking information.
- •Fake travel websites mimic e-commerce sites, luring travelers with cheap tickets to steal card details.
- •Police advise checking 'https://' on websites, not sharing OTP/PIN, and using strong passwords.
- •Report cyber fraud immediately to helpline 1930; the 'Golden Hour' increases money recovery chances.
Why It Matters: Stay vigilant during festive seasons; verify links and offers to avoid cyber fraud and protect your finances.
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