A new scam, the Call Merging Scam, is on the rise following the missed call fraud. Scammers call victims, claiming a friend shared their number, and persuade them to merge an incoming call. The second call is actually a bank’s automated OTP verification. By merging, victims unknowingly reveal their OTPs, enabling scammers to complete unauthorised financial transactions.
Experts advise declining calls from unknown numbers and verifying identities before sharing any information to stay protected from such scams. If you receive an unexpected OTP, call 1930 or report it on the Cyber Security Portal, and notify your bank immediately. Quick action is crucial, as scammers complete transactions instantly, and this fraud is becoming increasingly common.
How to stay safe? Watch this video to know more.