• After clicking on the link sent by the scammers, malware is installed on the phone and full access to the device is given to criminals.
• In a case in Mumbai, scammers looted thousands of rupees from the victim’s account by resetting the phone and obtaining the OTP.
• Google will soon introduce a feature for Android devices that will identify scam calls and warn users in advance.

Auto-Reset Scam: Cyber ​​criminals use different methods to cheat people and extort money from them. One such new method has now come to the fore. This incident happened in Mumbai and the scammers stole thousands of rupees in the account of a person by resetting the phone. By the time the victim came to know about the incident, all the money in his account had been transferred to the account of the scammers. All this happened with just one reset. Now let’s know how exactly this scam happened, and how to be careful to stay safe from this scam.

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Auto reset scam

This type of scam usually starts with a message. Scammers send messages, links and try to target people via WhatsApp, SMS, email or social media. When a user falls into the scammer’s web and clicks on the link, the malware gets installed on their phone. Once the malware is installed, full control of your phone goes to the scammer. After this, scammers can see all the messages and OTPs coming to your phone.

In the Mumbai incident too, the scammers gained full access to the phone of the person concerned and then reset the phone and transferred the money. This caused all the apps and data in the phone to disappear. When the user turned on the phone, all the money was transferred to the scammers’ account. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Follow these steps to stay safe

It is very important for users to be careful to stay safe from cyber fraud and scams. Even your little carelessness can lead to big damage.

• Do not click on any link from a stranger in social media, WhatsApp or messages.
• Don’t fall prey to attractive offers on social media or WhatsApp.
• Always download apps from official sources like Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Never make the mistake of downloading APK files from any untrusted source.
• If the app in the phone is asking for any wrong permission like contacts, calls then deny it immediately otherwise delete the app.
• Always keep mobile apps and phone software updated.

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The new feature will provide protection from scams

Google is planning to roll out a new feature to protect Android users from scams. This feature will help protect users’ earnings by identifying fake and scam calls. When a scammer calls you and claims to be someone close to you, this feature will tell you the real identity of the scammer. You will be able to disconnect the call when you receive a warning. This feature is first available on Pixel devices.