Nowadays, as fast as technology is growing in people's lives, its dangers are also becoming apparent. These advancements also bring with them new tricks of fraud. You see cases related to cyber crime every day. Sometimes in the name of bank OTP and sometimes in the name of closing the SIM, who knows how many people fall into the trap of cyber criminals. Do you know that you can also be cheated in the name of gas connection? Cyber hackers have made gas connection a new weapon to commit bank fraud.
A message comes on your WhatsApp, 'Your gas connection will be disconnected tonight at 9:30 pm'. The information about disconnection of gas connection is sent to you on your WhatsApp. mobile phone But it is received. In reality, this message does not come to the LPG or PNG company. Rather, hackers trap innocent people in their net by sending such messages, and steal their hard-earned money.
LPG Scam: This is how cheating happens
This fraud happens with those people who use LPG or PNG gas service. Usually in such messages it is told that your gas connection will be disconnected because you have not paid your bill in full. There is a contact number in the message.
When a call is made to this number, the person on the other end talks exactly like a real gas company employee. On the call, you are asked to download an app. In this, the remaining amount of the bill, like 15-20 rupees, is paid.
Hackers have control of the mobile
There is a big fraud game hidden behind this trap. When you install this app on your phone and make payment, the access to your bank account and mobile phone goes to the hackers.
After this, the scamming hackers can easily withdraw money from your bank account, leaving your account empty. This is a big bank fraud and if you fall prey to it, you can suffer a lot.
Tips to avoid gas connection scam
- Never trust such messages and check yourself whether the message is true or not.
- Speak to your gas connection provider directly and tell them about your problem.
- Do not download any unknown apps and strengthen your digital security.
- To ensure the security of your bank account, keep an eye on your account regularly.
To avoid such fraud, be careful and strengthen your security. If you suspect that you have become a victim of any such fraud, immediately contact your bank or gas service provider.
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