The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has issued an advisory to the citizens asking them to be on alert from various cyber crime offenders.
The department asked people not to reveal PIN number or passwords to strangers either in person or phone. It asked people not to believe in any messages or e-mails that inform them of winning lottery, special refund from insurance company or Income Tax Department.
The CID officials have advised people to cross check with banks, HR Managers of companies in case they receive emails about jobs or refund of money.
Besides, the people have been asked to be careful in making online purchases especially when the goods are being offered at a cheaper price.