Scammers offering ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ membership on WhatsApp:Many paid money, later on found out that they were cheated

For the past few days, the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) has been buzzing on social media. Cyber fraudsters are taking advantage of its popularity. Recently, Ludhiana Police issued a video on their ‘X’ handle providing information about this scam. Fraudsters send fake messages through WhatsApp and social media in the name of CJP. These include claims about taking party membership, joining the movement to change the system, and big opportunities for youth. There is a phishing link attached with the message. Clicking on this link can steal users’ personal details and install malware on mobile phones. This can lead to the risk of fraud. Today we will talk about the scam happening in the name of CJP. We will also learn that- Expert: Rahul Mishra, Cyber Security Advisor, Uttar Pradesh Police: Question- How is the scam happening in the name of ‘Cockroach Janata Party’? Answer- Cyber fraudsters send fake WhatsApp messages and phishing links in the name of CJP. In these, people are lured to take membership and join the campaign for change. Clicking on such links and filling in your details can risk cyber fraud. Understand the entire scam game from the graphic below- Question- How are cyber fraudsters trapping people? Answer- Cyber fraudsters take advantage of people’s emotions, thoughts and expectations. Question- What risks can occur from clicking on phishing links? Answer- This can put personal details, banking details and mobile security at risk. See all risks in the graphic-
Question- Can money be deducted just by clicking on a link? Answer- Generally, money is not deducted by clicking on a link, but there is a risk of fraud. Question- Which people are cyber fraudsters targeting in this scam? Answer- Fraudsters are mainly targeting people who are active on social media and have interest in political or social issues. Such as- Question- How to identify if a link is fake? Answer- Fake or phishing links often have spelling mistakes in their URL and domain. Besides this, there are many other signs by which fake links can be identified. See them in the graphic- Question- What should be done to avoid such scams? Answer- The best way to avoid this is to verify before clicking on any unknown link or sharing personal details. See all measures to avoid scams in the graphic- Question- What should be done if the link is clicked by mistake? Answer- In such a situation, don’t panic, take necessary action immediately. The sooner you act, the lower the risk of loss will be and the chances of recovery will also increase. See all necessary actions in the graphic- Question- What to do if banking details have been shared? Answer- In such a situation, take immediate action. Delaying can allow cyber fraudsters to steal money from the account. Therefore, take some actions immediately- Question- How to verify messages received in the name of political or social movements? Answer- Before trusting any message, definitely verify it. Do not click on any link given in a social media post or a WhatsApp forwarded message.