CHENNAI: Cybercrime police warned people that scamsters are targeting people using the ongoing booster dose vaccination to make a quick buck. Police asked members of the public to stay vigilant and avoid downloading or responding to such messages.
While officers are yet to receive any specific cheating complaints, the city police has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety. A cybercrime officer said a few activists in the city forwarded some strange messages regarding registration for the booster dose to police for verification. These texts asked people to click on the attached link and enter a one-time password (OTP). Police believe suspects can then gain access to the victim’s phone and may swindle money from their accounts.
On Monday, the government launched the booster or precautionary dose of anti-Covid vaccines. It said people who have completed nine months of their second dose are eligible for the third shot.
