Cyber crime police warns public to not be cheated by culprits asking for money posing to be relatives

Coimbatore: Coimbatore Cyber Crime Police have warned the public not to divulge information to a person who poses to be like a relative online and tries to lure with seductive female voice.

District ‘Cyber Crime’ police have been advised to be vigilant against those who use the name of friends and relatives on social websites and are involved in fraud. Social networking sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter are the most common sources of fraud in the names of relatives and friends. Thus, the district ‘Cyber Crime’ police have advised to be vigilant and to avoid losing money.

District Cyber Crime Division ADSP, Sangu said, "Do not believe the advertisements that give short term loans, with just pan card numbers and they could open an account in your name and cause fraud. Car and bike sales scams are going on claiming on social websites that he is working in the army. Know who they are and then proceed to pay money.

Create ATM, PIN number, mobile, email passwords, numbers using characters, codes and numericals. It is a good idea to disable bank accounts as a precaution if the mobile number associated with your bank account is not available for a long time.

On Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, they will get acquainted and offer to marry you and hence avoid posting photos and other information on social networking sites. Complaints can be lodged at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/ You can also lodge a complaint at 155260."