Kathmandu. Scammers can steal people’s money or financial information by creating credible stories (different types of scams). With new technology, new types of services and different environments, the ways of doing things are changing.
Anyone can be scammed. Early identification of the red flags mentioned below is the first step in avoiding scams.
- Send a link/attachment to an unknown person/organization and ask it to be opened.
- The tone of the conversation is different from the usual situation and requesting to send money or asking for financial information.
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- Trying to conduct financial transactions or asking for financial information (username, password, PIN, OTP) using social media only.
- To force the transaction immediately.
- Request for a new account or details.
- Showing attractive offers that are very profitable but not risky.
Ask you to send money to a stranger/different account instead of sending
What happens when a scam is screened?
- The victim unknowingly sends money himself.
- The victim’s financial information is stolen.
- Someone else gains access to the victim’s financial resources and information.
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has warned the public not to carry out financial transactions if there is any doubt. “Let’s check the authenticity, inform the Cyber Bureau or police, financial institutions and regulators if necessary,” the central bank said.
