Mahakumbh mela has started in Prayagraj from yesterday. In this fair, which is organized every 12 years, crores of saints and devotees gather. Many fraudsters can also be included in this crowd of people. In such a situation, there is a need to stay away from them. Here we are telling you some tips, by keeping in mind which you can avoid becoming a victim of wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital fraud in Mahakumbh Mela.
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Be extra careful while making payment through UPI and QR code. Many times people are cheated by making payment through fake QR code. In such a situation, if you have to donate or offer somewhere in the fair, then try to avoid unwanted offers at the time of payment or check the QR code thoroughly.
Avoid fake websites or advertisements
Be careful of fake websites or advertisements in Mahakumbh Mela. Talking to CNBC TV18 about this, mFilterIT co-founder Dheeraj Gupta said, many times people are lured with tempting deals or offers to cheat them. Fraudsters ask you for payment on WhatsApp, email or fake website to book tent or lodging or travel and once the money is received, there is no trace of them. Public systems like booking websites and registration portals are the target of cyber criminals. To get the necessary information, they ask for payment on phishing email or fake UPI and then disappear with your money, so there is a need to be cautious of them.
Use public Wi-Fi wisely
Avoid using public Wi-Fi as far as possible because through them your device can be hacked and many important information like account details can be obtained. In such a situation, there is a need to use public Wi-Fi wisely. Apart from this, cyber criminals can also misuse IP based cameras to reach you.
Book only from the official website
While booking, choose the official website of the government or a trusted travel platform like IRCTC. To check if the website is fake or not, see if the URL starts with https:// or not.
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