Jaipur: As the Excitement Around the Ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) Reaches a Fever Pitch, Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage of the freenzy to target unSPECTING FANS.
An official said that multiple cases of online fraud has surfed, prompting the cyber crime branch of rajasthan police to issue a strong advisory UrGing People to Exercise Cauctation and Buy Tickets Through autorized sources.
Director General of Cyber Crime, Hemant Priyadarshi, Warned That The 18th Edition of the IPL has become a new options for fraudsters to exploit the popularity of the tournament.
He said that by creating fake websites and scam pages mimicking legitimate ticketing platforms, criminals are luring people with seemingly attractive offers, such as discounted tickets, fantasy League entries, and prize claims.
He added that Victims are tricked into sharing their personal and financial details, often resulting in financial losses and the issue of fake or invalid tickets.
“In many reported cases, individuals received fraudulent links via email, whatsapp, and social media platforms offering discounted tickets or prizes related to the IPL,” he said.
He added that some scammers have also also also circulated fake helpline numbers online; When fans call these numbers for booking assistance, they are asked to share their bank or upi details, which are then used to siphen money from their accounts.
“Phishing emails and messages promising betting tips or access to exclusive match-Related deals are being widely circulated,” He said.
He added that to counts these tactics, The Rajasthan Police is Urging IPL Fans to Adopt Safe Online Behavior.
DG Priyadarshi Emphasized The Importance of Using only official websites and autorized platforms for Purchasing Tickets and Participating in ipl-Related Activities.
He advised the public to refrain from clicking on unknown links, Downloading files from untrusted sources, or falling for offers that season too good to be trust.
He said that people should be especially wary of sharing sensitive information
“In case of any susprehous links, websites, or scams, or if someone falls Victim to Online Fraud, The Public is encountered to immediatively report the incident,” he added.
He said that complaints can be filled by calling the national cybercrime helpline at 1930, visiting the official cybercrime reporting portal at https://cybercrime.gov.in, or contesting the neares Police Station or Cyber Police Unit.
“The Police Continue to Monitor The Situation Closely and Are Activly Working to Track Down Cybercriminals Targeting Cricket Fans during this festive cricket season,” He said.