Cyber Alert: Don't Fall Prey to Video Calls

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): Cybercriminals have found a new way to deceive people by making video calls and impersonating police officers. They are using Chinese software to make fake video calls, which seem so real that they can easily fool anyone. The gang behind this scam is highly skilled and has been targeting affluent families and businesspeople.

Case 1
In one instance, a family from Dharampura received a call from a scammer posing as a customs officer. The caller told them that a gift parcel had been seized, and it contained drugs and other illegal items. The family immediately contacted a cyber expert, who revealed that it was a fake call. The family was able to avoid falling prey to the scam.


Case 2

A retired LIC officer from the city narrowly escaped being duped by the same gang. The scammer called the officer, claiming that a parcel had been seized and that it contained illegal items. The officer contacted a cyber expert, who advised him to be cautious.

Beware of Software-Based Calls

The gang is using Chinese software to make these fake calls. They are targeting people who have relatives abroad or in big cities and are using international courier services to send gifts or parcels. The gang is using data leakages to carry out these scams.

How to Stay Safe

* Be cautious of calls from unknown numbers, especially those with codes other than 91.
* If you receive such a call, do not panic. Instead, hang up immediately and report the incident to the police or cyber cell at 1930.
* Do not trust automated calls, even if they seem genuine.
* If you receive a call claiming to be from a police officer or a government agency, do not transfer money or provide personal information.

Remember, no agency has the authority to make digital arrests, and if you receive such a call, it is likely a scam. Stay alert and inform the police or cyber cell immediately