Sankranti Scam Alert: Fake Offers Can Empty Your Bank Account, Police Warn
Visakhapatnam
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News18•16-01-2026, 08:43
Sankranti Scam Alert: Fake Offers Can Empty Your Bank Account, Police Warn
- •Cybercriminals are using fake shopping offers, discounts, and gifts under the guise of Sankranti to defraud people.
- •Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Dr. Shankhabrata Bagchi urged vigilance against unknown links and suspicious apps.
- •Scammers use fake websites, apps, social media, WhatsApp, and SMS to steal personal and banking details, including OTPs.
- •Beware of fake APK links, charity donation requests, and messages for event passes or job registrations that ask for fees or documents.
- •Police advise against clicking suspicious links, downloading unknown apps, and to call 1930 Cybercrime Helpline immediately if fraud occurs.
Why It Matters: Be cautious of fake Sankranti offers and suspicious links to protect your bank account from cybercriminals.
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