New Call Forwarding Scam in India: How Fraudsters Can Steal Your OTPs Without Asking for an OTP
Beware! A Dangerous Call Forwarding Scam Is Targeting Indian Smartphone Users Cyber scams in India are evolving every day, and fraudsters are finding new ways to steal money from unsuspecting users. One scam that has gained attention involves call forwarding , allowing criminals to receive your OTPs without ever asking you for them. Many victims are shocked because they never shared an OTP, never clicked a suspicious link, and never installed any unknown app. Yet, money disappears from their bank account. So how does this happen? How the Scam Works Imagine you've ordered something online and you're away from home. You need to contact the delivery executive, so you call the number shown in the app or sent via SMS. Sometimes, scammers impersonating delivery personnel or posing as customer support may ask you to dial a number that begins with codes such as *21* or other call forwarding codes, claiming it is required to contact the delivery agent or verify your identity. The momen...