How fraudsters scam people in wake of LPG crisis:From scammers’ modus operandi to precautions you should take, find all details here

The war between Israel-US and Iran is also affecting India. Due to this, LPG gas supply is being disrupted. In a panic situation, people are booking gas in a hurry. Cyber fraudsters are taking advantage of this haste. They are targeting people in the name of immediate gas booking. Therefore, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has released a video on ‘X’ to alert people. Lets see what is this ‘LPG Booking Scam’. Also look at following points: Expert: Rahul Mishra, Cyber Security Advisor, Uttar Pradesh Police: Question- What is ‘LPG Gas Booking Scam’? Answer- This is cyber fraud. In this, fraudsters extort money from accounts by asking for OTP and banking details from people in the name of gas booking through fake websites, calls or messages. Question- How do scammers trap people in the name of LPG booking? Answer- Scammers take advantage of the needs and urgency of LPG users. Understand the ‘whole game’ from the graphic given below- Question- How will we identify whether the LPG booking website is genuine or fake? Answer- Keep these things in mind- I4C has released a list of some fake websites- Question- How to identify fake calls or messages? Answer- Vigilance is necessary for this. Fake calls or messages can be identified by these signs- Question- What precautions should be taken to avoid LPG booking scams? Answer- For this, being alert and aware is most important. Do not trust any call, link or offer. Book only through official sources. Understand all necessary precautions from the graphic below- Question- Does any gas agency ask for banking details or OTP over a call? Answer- No, no gas agency asks for OTP, UPI pin or banking details over the phone. A call asking for such information is cyber fraud. Question- What is the correct and safe way to book domestic LPG? Answer- For this, use the official platforms of gas companies (such as app, website, registered number or WhatsApp service). Do not book through third-party links or unknown numbers from Google. Below in the graphic, the booking mediums of three major gas companies are given- Question- If you accidentally click on a fake link or share personal details, what should you do immediately? Answer- In such a situation, take immediate action so that the damage can be prevented. Question- What basic things are necessary to keep in mind to avoid any kind of scam? Answer- Cyber fraudsters are adopting new methods. To avoid them, keep these basic things in mind-