A message claiming to be on behalf of India Post is targetting iPhone and Android users for their bank details. What should users do?
The Indian government has warned iPhone users about a transnational scam fleecing people of their hard-earned money.
Cyber Dost, a cyber security division of the Indian government, said a text masquerading as a message from India Post is, in reality, a trap.
What is a transnational scam? These are crimes operating out of more than one country. The scammers use digital platforms to siphon money across borders and they, occasionally, use cryptocurrencies to remain untraceable.
Do not click on the link if you see the following message in your inbox.
“Your package has arrived in the warehouse and we tried to deliver it twice. But due to incomplete information of your address, we are unable to deliver. Please update your contact details within 48 hours by clicking on the link. If this is not done, the package will be sent back to the company.”
