The Government of India provides poor and needy people at a low price or free ration. But to avail this scheme, it is necessary to have a ration card. Recently, the government has made E-KYC mandatory for all ration card holders. Meanwhile, incidents of fraud are also coming out in the name of ration card E-Kyc.
If you are also a ration card holder, then be careful! How to protect yourself from fraud calls and fake links? Let’s know.
How is cheating?
Fake calls and messages: The fraudsters call people and say that their ration card may be closed.
Sending fake links: Thugs send a message or link on WhatsApp in the name of E-Kyc.
Phone hack and bank account empty: As soon as a person clicks on the link, his phone gets hacked and money is withdrawn from his bank account.
5 ways to avoid ration card e-KYC fraud
1. Do not click on unknown link
If you get a link message or WhatsApp in the name of E-Kyc, never click on it.
The government does not send any link to E-KYC via SMS or call.
2. Do not trust fake calls
If a person tells you to get an E-KYC by threatening to close the ration card, then understand that it is a fraud.
The government never makes E-KYC by phone calls.
3. Do not tell your bank and OTP details to anyone
Cheater can ask for your bank account number, Aadhaar card, OTP etc. on the pretext of E-KYC.
Sharing OTP can be very dangerous, so do not give this information to anyone.
4. Get E-KYC on the government website itself
To get Shan Card E-KYC, go to the ration shop (FPS) or update only on the government portal.
Official website: nfsa.gov.in
5. Complain in cybercrime
If you get a fake call or message, then immediately complain on the cybercrime helpline 1930.
You www.cybercrime.gov.in But you can also file a complaint online.
conclusion
Ration card holders need to be cautious with fake calls and links. If someone has to do an E-KYC, then only go to the government portal or nearest ration shop.