Cybercrime - Be Aware of New Google Pay QR Code Scam!


Everyday fraudsters are inventing new methods to find a vulnerability in the system like Google Pay, Paytm, Phonepe and different payment platform on cellular turn out to be the new target for them in India.

Cyber fraud, Google Pay QR Code Scam



Increasingly people who choose online purchasing or online banking transactions these days. This additionally offers scope to many fraudsters who steal the information’s.

These fraudsters then steal your money if you do not take critical precautions.

If you are also the one who has been the victim of this type of online money transaction fraud, then no need to worry anymore. 

We are here to guide you through few simple steps to get rid of online financial frauds.
Online fraud complains:

- Remember that earlier than submitting any complain associated to online transactions fraud, you should have all required files or documents to prove you claim.
- Instantly record any irregularities in your transactions to your nearest bank and the government’s Cyber Cell.
- We propose you to do the following if you suspect fraud on your Google Pay transaction.
- All SMS which carries proof of online fraud and amount deduction must be with you.
- Customers ID and address proof is must to submit.
- Try to complain/FIR at your nearest police station with financial fraud proofs.
- In case police refuses to file the case one can go towards the court under section 156(3)
- Keep a screenshot of all malicious apps alongside with the location.

FIR Process:
- We recommend you reach out to the cybercrime police station branch is the first step to follow and suggested.
- RBI states that if online fraud happens due to transactions via any online payment platform, within 3 days customer need to inform his/her bank.
- Never extend and skip the days to complain.
- As long as you delay you will be the responsible to this situations.
- Keep the report and FIR copy of the case safe to show the fraud.
- In accordance with the RBI regulations the bank must be resolve the case within 90 days of the notifications and complaint raised by the customer, beginning from the date of the complaint report by the customer
- The unauthorized number debited will be reversed by the bank itself to the customer within 10 days of the time frame.

Victim can report their complain at below link.

https://cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/crmcondi.aspx


Always try to avoid and never click on any unknown reference or path or link related to your OTP or transaction information sent to your email beware of cloning applications and links.
Then try to take cyber insurance policies for more security if you are internet savvy or one who does all forms of transactions online.
So, you can get rid of online fraud by just keeping yourself alert and following some basic financial tips.
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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