Kerala Police issues advisory against financial fraud using fake customer care numbers
Police said victims were tricked into installing remote-access apps and paying small fees, leading to theft of money and personal information.
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Kerala Police Issue Warning On Rising Cyber Customer Care Scams
Keralam police have issued a public caution against cyber fraudsters who use fake customer care numbers of banks and e-commerce platforms to deceive individuals and steal their personal and financial information. Fraudsters post fake numbers online, then contact victims posing as support agents, asking them to install remote access apps or make small payments to gain access to sensitive data.
Thiruvananthapuram: Frauds that leak money and personal information through customer care numbers searched on the internet are on the rise. Fraudsters are posting fake numbers on the internet in the name of various institutions such as banks and e-commerce platforms. When customers call these numbers for help, they are not connected directly. Then the fraudsters call back pretending to be customer support agents. Remote access or screen sharing …
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