City police warn of cyber phishing fraud

KOCHI: Presently, there are no news reports of criminal activities and the threat of anti-social elements as the city is entirely shut down. There is a sharp decline in the number of crimes as the police personnel are on the streets round the clock to enforce lockdown advisory.

However, you may receive messages via social media or text messages seeking assistance to help migrant workers who are stranded in various locations following the lockdown as part of the fight against Covid-19 outbreak.

Beware of cyber fraudsters! You should click the said link only after verifying its authenticity, warn Kochi City police. Kochi City police now fear cyber fraudsters might rear their ugly head again in the guise of seeking assistance during the Covid-19 lockdown.