Cyber Fraud: Criminals have now found a new way to commit cyber fraud. In this new method, they are now using fingerprints for cheating.
In today’s digital world, cases of fraud are also increasing rapidly. Every day we get to hear a case of cyber fraud which surprises us. Be it digital house arrest or extorting money by making morphed video calls. Scammers are making people their victims in new ways. In such a situation, now they have discovered a new way by which they are making people their victims. In this new method, scammers neither need OTP nor any personal details to extort money. Rather, now they are using fingerprints. Now you must be wondering how your fingerprint will reach the scammers, so let us tell you that through social media.
This is a new way Of Fraud
For your information, let us tell you that now the thugs are cheating you using your social media. They are targeting your photos on social media which contain some sensitive information or your fingers are visible.
After getting such photos of yours, they will clone your fingerprints and empty your account with the help of Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). Recently, a case has come to light where cyber thugs have cloned fingerprints from social media accounts and stolen money from the account.
How to avoid
To avoid such fraud, you have to be cautious in some matters. Like:
While uploading your photo on social media, keep in mind that your fingers are not visible clearly.
If possible, keep your account private and do not add any unknown person.
Keep checking your bank account regularly on your phone.
Avoid clicking on any unknown link.
Use social media carefully, avoid posting any of your important information on any social media platform.
Read Hindi: सावधान! Scammers ने ढूंढ लिया ठगी का नया तरीका, फिंगरप्रिंट का करेंगे इस्तेमाल
