Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday cautioned people against fake loan applications, warning that fraudsters could misuse personal photographs, contact lists and other sensitive information to threaten, harass or blackmail users.
In a public advisory, the police urged people to verify the authenticity of loan applications before downloading them and exercise caution while granting permissions to such platforms.
It warned that certain fraudulent loan apps could seek access to users' contacts, photographs and other personal data, which could subsequently be exploited for intimidation and blackmail.
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The police advised people against granting unnecessary permissions to mobile applications and stressed that access to personal information should be allowed only when absolutely essential.
It also urged users to remain vigilant while using digital lending platforms and verify their credibility to protect themselves from potential cyber fraud and misuse of personal data. (KNS)
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