Srinagar, Jul 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued an advisory warning people about fraudulent scholarship schemes used by cybercriminals to target unsuspecting individuals.
According to the advisory, fraudsters lure victims by promising scholarships and financial assistance, convincing them to share personal information or open bank accounts. These accounts are later misused for cyber fraud and money mule activities, exposing victims to financial and legal risks.
Police advised the public not to trust scholarship offers for which they have not applied and cautioned against sharing personal, financial, or banking details through unknown links or unverified platforms.
The advisory urged citizens not to open bank accounts or hand them over at the request of any individual or organisation without proper verification. People have been asked to verify scholarship announcements only through official websites and recognised educational institutions.
J&K Police said cyber criminals are increasingly using fake scholarship schemes as a tool to collect sensitive information and exploit bank accounts for illegal transactions.
The police appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Victims of cyber fraud have been advised to immediately contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or file a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.
Police reiterated that awareness and timely reporting remain key to preventing cyber crime and protecting citizens from online fraud.
