Police said most of the cybercrime cases were reported during the Covid-induced lockdown when people relied more on online payment and UPI transactions. A few offences were reported following circulation of false video/audio clips related to Covid outbreak on social media.
“We found most cases, relating to fraud after transactions through net banking, debit/credit cards and UPI payments. Lockdown had prompted people to stay indoors and increased their dependency on online banking. Restrictions on movement of people, apprehension of virus infection through cash and availability of commodities through online platforms made people vulnerable to cyber frauds,” a senior police officer said.
Police sources said almost the victims found fraudulent withdrawal of money from their accounts after they clicked phishing and suspicious mails or links on cashback offers. In some cases the victims, who were not conversant with online transactions, shared their passwords after being tricked by the cyber crooks.
The state police headquarters recently asked the police personnel to incorporate the concept of ‘golden hour’ while probing cyber crimes. Cops were asked to effectively utilise the crucial golden hour - the gap between occurrence of the crime and response after registration of the case.
“The speed with which information, facts, allegation ..
Support the originator by clicking the read the rest link below.
