According to the police, cybercriminals are increasingly relying on fake KYC update messages, banking fraud calls, WhatsApp hacking, APK malware links, QR code scams, screen-sharing applications, fake investment platforms, social media impersonation and AI-based deepfake voice and video calls to target unsuspecting individuals. Officials said fraudsters are also exploiting panic, fear and psychological pressure to manipulate victims.
“Fraudsters are using AI and psychological manipulation techniques to gain trust and deceive people. In several recent cases, even educated and digitally aware individuals have fallen victim to cyber fraud due to panic, haste or lack of verification. Smartphones today play a vital role in banking, education, healthcare, governance, communication and emergency services. However, blindly trusting unknown calls, suspicious links and unverified applications can expose users to serious cyber risks,” said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Narveer Singh Rathour.
“Cyber safety is no longer merely a technical issue, but a matter of public awareness, digital discipline and responsible smartphone usage,” he added. The ASP further warned that the misuse of AI-based deepfake technology was emerging as a serious threat, with fraudsters creating fake voice and video messages impersonating relatives, senior officers or acquaintances to seek urgent money transfers.
Advising people on safe smartphone usage, the police appealed to users to keep GPS and location services switched on only when required. People have also been urged to maintain strict WhatsApp privacy settings, avoid unknown video calls and screen-sharing requests, switch off Bluetooth, NFC and hotspot services after use and install applications only from the Google Play Store or other trusted sources.
The police also advised people to adopt essential digital security practices, including enabling two-step verification on WhatsApp, Gmail, social media and banking applications, regularly checking linked devices and never sharing OTPs, UPI PINs, passwords, ATM PINs or CVV numbers with anyone.
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