
News India Live, Digital Desk: This scam will blow your mind: Think, you are sitting comfortably at your house and suddenly the police knocks on your door… for any online fraud or crime you have not done. Hearing this is scared, right? But this is the bitter reality of today and you can also be a victim of it, just due to a small negligence.
A new and very dangerous scam has surfaced, in which the thief is no longer your money, but your Identification Are stealing And the most surprising thing is that they have a security tool of the government for this, ‘Communication Sarathi’ portalUsing.
How is this full game going on?
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Your identity is theft: Scammers somehow acquire your Aadhaar card details. This information can be leaked, or photocopy given at a shop can also stolen.
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New SIM comes out in your name: Using these details, they buy a new SIM card in your name.
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The game of crime begins: This sim is used for bank fraud, threatened calls, or other cyber offenses.
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And you get trapped! When the police investigate, that SIM card is registered on your name and address. outcome? The police directly reach your house, and you have to prove that you have not committed that crime.
Department of Telecommunications (DOT) also alerted!
The government itself has issued a warning regarding this threat. It explains how serious this problem is.
So what should you do now? How to avoid
Vigilance is the only rescue.
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Check immediately: Today only Sanchar Saathi Go to the portal. Put your mobile number and OTP and see how many SIM cards are running in your name.
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Block stranger number: If you see any number in the list that you do not know, then immediately through the portal ‘Not My Number’ Click on by clicking.
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Protect the documents: While giving photocopy of your Aadhaar card or any identity card to anyone, write the reason and date on it (eg – for bank loan, date: XX/xx/xxxx ‘).
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Understand OTP and Biometrics: Never share your Aadhaar OTP with anyone and avoid giving your biometric (fingerprint) in unknown places.
Your little awareness can save you from a big legal trouble and mental trouble. Please tell your family and friends about this new scam.
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