State Bank of India has warned consumers against falling prey to fraudulent messages for bill payment by the electricity department. Along with this, tips have also been given to identify wrong numbers.
State Bank of India (SBI) has told people that if you have a call from an unknown number or it is coming with the intention of fraud, then how to deal with it. For this the bank has also shared some important tips. While sharing the video on its Twitter , SBI has asked people to be alert from scam calls.
The country’s largest public sector bank has informed in its 25-second video that fraudsters call people on different pretexts and look for opportunities for people to make only one mistake. SBI has told how scammers try to cheat people. People often get calls that their electricity connection will be cut. State Bank of India has warned consumers against falling prey to fraudulent messages for bill payment by the electricity department.
Understand "YehWrongNumberHai"! Never call back or respond to such SMSs as these are scam to steal your personal/financial information. Stay Alert and #SafeWithSBI. #CyberJagrooktaDiwas#SBI #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/5eHwDhh1yF
— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) October 5, 2022
The bank has also shared a WhatsApp message which reads, “Dear customer, your power supply will be disconnected from the electricity office at 9.30 pm tonight as your last month’s bill was not updated. Please contact our electrical office immediately. Thank you.” Also, a link may be sent to you, clicking on which can empty your account.
Tips to identify wrong numbers given by SBI
- If the call or message comes from the mobile number, then it may be a wrong number, as it is not an official ID.
- If a call comes from a random number and is asked to take immediate action, it can also be a fraud number.
- Even if urgent action is called for, it can still be a case of fraud.
- Even if there is a spelling and grammatical mistake in the message, it can be a case of fraud.
In such a situation, people are advised that if they get a call or message from any unknown number, then first check about its veracity. Take any action only after this, otherwise money may disappear from your account.
