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SRINAGAR, July 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a public advisory warning citizens against the growing threat of cyber fraud, particularly mobile network manipulation and SIM replacement scams, and urged people to remain vigilant to safeguard their personal and financial information.
In the advisory, police asked mobile users to immediately contact their telecom service provider if their mobile network suddenly stops functioning, as it could indicate an attempted SIM swap or other fraudulent activity.
The advisory also cautioned the public against sharing One-Time Passwords (OTPs), banking credentials or personal information with unknown callers or through unverified links. Citizens have been advised to regularly monitor banking alerts and account activity to promptly detect any unauthorised transactions.
Police further warned people to immediately report any suspicious requests for SIM replacement, describing such scams as a common method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts and sensitive personal information.
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