It is that time of year when we have all file our IT returns and await our refunds or confirmations from the IT department. It is almost a month since I filed my returns and have been waiting for that SMS. This morning at 4:47am my phone beeped and the much awaited SMS popped.
I was excited when I saw my name and ITFUND as source of the message. I was wee bit disappointed on the amount as I was expecting a higher refund. Nevertheless I clicked on that link from my mobile. I noticed it got re-directed a couple of times and landed on this Income Tax Department page (look alike page).
By now, I knew this
was a fraud but went ahead and choose a bank – obviously – these fellas have
setup a trap to steal banking credentials – I did choose a random bank and gave
some random credentials – the hackers now take me to a RBI website (look alike)
and ask for all personal data. With this they will create a fake ID and swap my
SIM to steal my OTP as well.Tell me one thing – would you have clicked on that link and would have keyed in your password? - Put your answers in the comment section
I also clicked that link from my
laptop and as expected our web security solution blocked that link.
