Beware of offers at very low prices, sr citizens told

Trichy: Senior citizens must know that scammers threatening ‘digital arrest' deceive them by faking video backgrounds or other details to pose as real law enforcement officers, said additional superintendent of police S Krishnan at an awareness programme in Thiruverumbur on Tuesday to address increasing cases of cyber crimes. About 100 people, mostly senior citizens, attended the programme organised by the district police and cyber crime unit which also attended by bank officials. Sub-inspector R. Arunraj of cyber crime unit said those who lose their mobile phone should immediately block it via Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR). "Act quickly to stop misuse of your details," he said. He also warned against clicking suspicious links, especially those on pornographic sites. SI N Murali cautioned against downloading or clicking suspicious files, which can result in phones being hacked and personal data stolen. "Many fall for flashy ads promising big returns on digital investments and lose thousands to lakhs of rupees. Stay alert," he added.Cyber crime constable I Lawrence advised against sending money to strangers offering items at unusually low prices. City Union Bank manager R Santhosh Kumar warned against transferring money to accounts linked to prize announcements. SBI manager M Gowthaman cautioned against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with anyone. The event was organised on the instructions of superintendent of police S Selvanagarathinam. Bank of Baroda senior manager M. Vivek and I Kamalakannan, retired general manager, BHEL, also spoke.