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New financial scam exposed: How call margin fraud can drain your savings

A new method of stealing money through UPI using call merging has been revealed. Stay vigilant by avoiding unknown calls, not sharing OTPs, and refraining from clicking on suspicious links.

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Author : Ajay Joseph
Published : Feb 18 2025, 11:05 AM IST
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Cybercrime is on the rise. People are losing money through various fraudulent calls. New information has come to light. Merging calls can lead to emptying bank accounts instantly.

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Be cautious about UPI. Hackers are stealing large sums of money through call merging. While talking to a fraudster, the user will receive a call for an OTP.

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When cybercriminals ask someone to merge calls, the OTP will be audible in the conference call. Cybercriminals will quickly use the OTP to empty the account.

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Learn how to be aware. It's best not to respond to unknown calls or messages. Password-protect important apps and folders on your device.

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Never click on unknown or suspicious links in messages. Do not share OTPs, passwords, or PINs.

Don't fall for tempting offers. Be careful. Money is being stolen through call merging.

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Ajay Joseph
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