Cyber criminals using SIR to defraud people, Rajasthan police warn
Citizens have also been instructed to verify secure URLs and maintain caution while using cyber cafes by clearing browser history, cache, and avoiding auto-save options.
The advisory urges the public to meet their Booth Level Officer (BLO) directly and rely only on official government websites for SIR or voter card-related updates.
Cybercriminals appear to have found a new avenue to capitalise on — the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). As the SIR exercise rolls out in several states, the Rajasthan police have issued an advisory warning people against a new cyber scam in the name of electoral list revision.
In the advisory, Rajasthan’s Director General of Police Cyber Crime Sanjay Agarwal cautioned against suspicious social media and text messages providing “links” to the enumeration form. These messages, according to the police, typically warn that names will be deleted from the voter list unless the form is filled, and then provide a link to the supposed “form.”
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Once victims click on these links, they are asked for a one-time password (OTP) or a processing fee.
“The entire method is based on misinformation and is intended to steal confidential information and money,” the DGP said in the advisory.
The advisory urges the public to meet their Booth Level Officer (BLO) directly and rely only on official government websites for SIR or voter card-related updates.
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It also reiterates that the SIR process is free of charge and that the Election Commission of India does not seek OTPs, Aadhaar, PAN, bank details or any personal information through calls or messages.
Citizens have also been instructed to verify secure URLs and maintain caution while using cyber cafes by clearing browser history, cache, and avoiding auto-save options.
In case of any suspicious activity or fraud attempt, the public has been asked to contact the nearest police station, cyber police station or the cyber helpline number 1930. Complaints can also be filed on https://cybercrime.gov.in or through the cyber help desk numbers 9256001930 and 9257510100.
The advisory urges the public to meet their Booth Level Officer (BLO) directly and rely only on official government websites for SIR or voter card-related updates. 
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