SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday issued a public advisory warning people against fraudulent scholarship schemes being used by cybercriminals to deceive unsuspecting individuals, steal sensitive information and misuse bank accounts for illegal financial transactions.
According to the advisory, fraudsters lure victims by offering fake scholarships and financial assistance, persuading them to share personal information or open bank accounts. These accounts are subsequently exploited for cyber fraud and money mule activities, exposing victims to significant financial losses and potential legal consequences.
JK Police said cybercriminals are increasingly using bogus scholarship schemes to obtain sensitive personal and banking information and facilitate unlawful transactions through accounts opened in the names of unsuspecting individuals.
The police urged the public not to trust scholarship offers for which they have not applied and warned against sharing personal, financial or banking details through unknown links or unverified online platforms.
People have also been advised not to open bank accounts or hand them over at the request of any individual or organisation without proper verification. The advisory urged citizens to verify all scholarship announcements only through official government websites and recognised educational institutions.
Appealing for vigilance, JK Police asked the public to report any suspicious activity promptly. Victims of cyber fraud have been advised to immediately contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline by dialling 1930 or lodge a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.
