Neetu Sharma of Mumbai received a call. The person in front described himself as a custom officer. He said that an international parcel has been caught in his name, which has found banned goods. Neetu asked surprise how this could happen? The caller said that if he immediately deposited Rs 50,000 as a custom duty, the matter can be triggered. Nervous Neetu transferred money without investigating. Later when he contacted the custom office, he came to know that he was cheated. Not only this, many people are charged and charged more money.
Arjun Verma, who lives in Delhi, received a text message in which his cash-on-delivery parcel is ready. The parcel was priced at Rs 4,500. Arjuna did not understand when he gave this order. Nevertheless, thinking that a family member may have ordered, he took the parcel. When they opened the packet, only pieces of paper came out in it.
Ritika of Jaipur received a call from an unknown number. The person in front said that he has won a big international lottery. The condition of sending a delivery charge of Rs 10,000 to claim the gift was laid. Ritika immediately transferred the money. The gift did not come, but their bank balance definitely decreased.
The parcel scam is a type of fraud, in which scammers implicate people in the name of parcel delivery, custom duty, or gifts. In this, people are obtained money or personal information from either intimidating (such as false allegations of illegal material) or greed (such as temptation of expensive gifts). In some cases a large amount is charged by digital arrest.
Scammers call themselves a custom officer, delivery agent, or a police officer, saying that a parcel has been caught in your name. They scare you that the parcel has illegal goods and for this you will have to pay heavy fines.
Scammers ask for money by pretending to win a gift or lottery. They say that you have to pay a gift delivery charge or tax.
You are sent fake parcel, which contains minor or useless things. By the time you pay money to take a parcel, scammers have disappeared.
Scammers can ask for your bank details, OTP, or PIN through unknown links or messages.
Listen carefully to the calls coming from unknown numbers. Cross-check the identity of any collar.
If a parcel arrives, first check whether you have given any such order or not. If there is doubt, immediately contact the customer care of the company concerned.
Do not click on any unknown link and do not share bank details with anyone. Understand the gift offers coming through fake emails.
If someone claims a gift or lottery, do not consider it without concrete evidence.
Do not transfer money to an unknown account. What to do if you fall prey to scam?
Loll a complaint on Cybercrime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in) in India. Go to the nearest police station and file an FIR.
If you have transferred money, contact your bank immediately. Request to stop transaction.
Keep all the calls, messages, and transaction receipts.
Change all your passwords and keep the bank notifications on.
Share your experiences with others so that they can be cautious.
The parcel scam is part of the growing cyber crimes in today's digital age. The best way to avoid this fraud is vigilance and awareness. Remember, it is very important to check its truth before reacting to any unknown call, message, or email.
