Cyber Fraud: Avoid falling victim to cyber fraud during the Diwali sale; here's how to identify genuine and fake websites.

Cyber Fraud: Along with offers on websites during the Diwali sale, cyber fraudsters have also become active. Cyber fraudsters are luring victims by sending links like free Diwali gifts or delivery failed messages on social media, emails, or SMS.

Cyber Fraud: Diwali is approaching. Sales and offers have already begun on e-commerce websites, and people are busy shopping for new items. However, cyber fraudsters have also become active. Cyber fraudsters steal people's bank details and passwords by sending links like free Diwali gifts, Diwali sale offers, or delivery failed messages on social media, emails, or SMS. These messages are often sent in the name of websites like Amazon or Flipkart, so that people can easily trust them. So, today we will tell you how to avoid falling victim to cyber fraud during the Diwali sale and how to identify genuine and fake websites.

Fraudulent websites are used to deceive people during festivals.

During major festivals like Diwali, people shop on various websites. To take advantage of this opportunity, cybercriminals create fake websites that appear to be genuine. These websites have the same logo, design, and product photos as the genuine websites. Often, their names are similar to those of the genuine websites, such as amaz0n-sale.com. Lured by low prices and limited-time offers, people make payments on these sites and share important details like their bank, credit card, and password without checking.

How to Identify a Real and Fake Website

To identify a genuine website, pay attention to the website's name or spelling. If the name or spelling is incorrect, be wary.

Also, look for https:// and a lock symbol in the website's address bar.

Also, be wary if a product is shown to offer a discount of 50 percent or more.

Be cautious if you encounter bad grammar, fake reviews, or contact details on a website.

If a website only offers online payment options and no cash on delivery, avoid shopping on that website.

Also, don't click on messages like "account suspended" or "verification required."

If websites ask for OTP, password, or card details, it could be a cyber fraud.

What to do if you fall victim to online shopping fraud?

If you've made a payment to a fake website during this festive season due to a sale, immediately block your card through your bank or UPI app. Keep screenshots of the payment and messages. Also, file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in or call the fraud helpline number 1930.