Cyber Scam Alert: Just saying 'Hello' could cost you dearly; here’s how scammers are targeting people
Cyber Scam: Cybercrime incidents have risen significantly. Cyber fraudsters have devised a new method involving 'silent calls' to determine if a recipient's number is active. Read on for full details.
Cyber Scam Alert: Fraud cases are constantly on the rise. Cybercriminals are devising new ways to swindle people every day. They have come up with a new tactic: making silent calls to check if a person's number is active. Essentially, the criminal calls from an unknown number and disconnects the call as soon as the recipient answers.
Through this scheme, the cybercriminal attempts to verify if the recipient's number is active. Once confirmed, the criminal adds the number to a 'scam list' for future fraudulent activities. Today, we provide full details on this so you can avoid falling victim to such scams. We will explain how this scam works and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
How does this scam work?
Scammers use automated systems to call a large number of people simultaneously. When the recipient answers, the call is immediately disconnected; this confirms to the cybercriminal that the number is active. Subsequently, the number is added to their scam list.
Keep these points in mind.
If you receive a silent call from an unknown number, disconnect it immediately—do not answer. Additionally, block calls from unknown numbers, especially those that recur. If you receive calls from the same number repeatedly, take immediate action: report the number via the 'Check & Report' section on the NCRP portal.
What to do if you fall victim to a scam? If you fall victim to this type of scam, report it immediately by visiting https://cybercrime.gov.in/ or by calling 1930 to lodge a complaint.
