Father’s Day 2024: The State Bank of India (SBI) used Twitter to raise awareness of the growing menace of internet scams. The caption read, “Your Father is a Stranger to this Strange world of online Scams. Ensure no stranger takes his Peace Away.” The accompanying movie deftly adapts the age-old wisdom from fathers about avoiding taking items from strangers to the digital era.
The Importance of Online Safety for Our Loved Ones
A sentimental statement from the video’s opening says, “My father taught me when I was a kid, that it can be risky to take something from a stranger.” Then, it cuts quickly to the present, saying, “But he doesn’t know that strangers have also become digital in this digital world.” Setting the stage for an important message concerning the frequency of online scams is this juxtaposition.
The video illustrates how seemingly innocuous emails, enticing low-interest internet loans, and phony festival gift SMSs can all result in financial danger with just one click, highlighting specific situations such as these. The story advises readers to exercise caution, especially on Father’s Day: “So from this Father’s Day, before clicking on any unknown link, email, or SMS, Do Doubt,.”
Here is How To prevent Yourself
To protect oneself from online scams, individuals can follow these proactive measures:
Check Sources: Before clicking any links or disclosing personal information, always confirm the legitimacy of emails, messages, and websites.
Watch Out for Alluring Offers: Offers that seem too good to be true, such lottery winners or exceptionally low-interest loans, should be regarded with suspicion.
Use Official Channels: Make Use of Official Channels For critical information sharing and financial transactions, use official websites or reliable platforms.
Install Security Software: To identify and stop malware and phishing efforts, make sure strong antivirus and antimalware software is installed and updated on a regular basis.