Cyber Fraud: In the digital era, while the government is continuously tightening the rules to curb cyber crimes, fraudsters are also finding new ways to trap people.

In the digital age, while the government is constantly tightening regulations to curb cybercrime, fraudsters are also finding new ways to trap people. Recently, fraudulent messages purporting to be from the post office have caused concern among many. These messages lure people under the guise of updating their address information.

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Scammers claiming to be with India Post send a message stating that your parcel has arrived at the warehouse but delivery was not possible due to an incomplete address. They also provide a link and ask you to update your address within 48 hours, or the parcel will be returned.

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This is where the scam begins. Once someone clicks on the link, their personal information can be stolen or money can be stolen from their bank account.

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The government's fact-checking agency, PIB Fact Check, has clarified that the post office does not send messages containing such links. This means that all such messages are completely fake and are intended solely to deceive people. Therefore, think twice before clicking on any unknown link.

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The telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, has also implemented rules to curb fraudulent messages. Messages from genuine, verified senders now have unique identification marks. Messages from government departments have a distinct identification mark, while bank or service-related messages can also be identified by a prescribed format. If a message lacks this identification mark, it's wise to treat it as suspicious.

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To protect yourself, it's important not to click on any suspicious SMS, email, or WhatsApp links. Ignore calls from unknown numbers and report such cases on official platforms.