Welcome to Vigil Mastery Quiz!
Vanakkam! Did you know today's fraudsters are very smart - they even manage to dupe 1 in 3 people who thought they'd never fall for a scam. Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart them?
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Let’s test your Fraud IQ and see if you can stay one step ahead of their sneaky tricks!
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1-10
Someone calls you claiming to be your bank’s customer care and asks you to share your OTP, card number, CVV, User ID & Password to save your account from deactivation. What will be your reaction?
Absolutely not!
Correct answer is :
Don’t share any personal data.
Whenever someone asks you to share your sensitive details toh apna – “Mooh Band Rakho". Do not share any sensitive information with anyone even bank’s customer care.
Correct!
Correct answer is :
Don’t share any personal data.
Will you be the next Vigilance General and train the recruits of the Vigil Army?
2-10
You get a call from a person acting like a police officer threatening you with an arrest warrant. To avoid your arrest, they ask for your details and a fee without letting you rest. What should you do?
Nope, not quite!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the calls/SMS and block the number.
Making financial transactions in a moment of panic is a bad idea. Real officers never call or text you to demand money.
Bravo, that’s the correct answer!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the calls/SMS and block the number.
Wow, you’re already a pro at this! Your vigilance radar is 10/10
3-10
You received a promotional email saying you won a new phone. Share your details and pay a small shipping fee for your prize, says the sender unknown! What should you do?
Missed the mark there!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the email
It’s not a phone offer, it’s a phoney offer to steal all your money. Your provided details might be used to make unconsented transfers from your account. The correct move is to just ignore it.
Bingo, you’ve got it!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the email
There you are – the master of spotting red flags! You’re vigilant against all such too-good-to-be-true offers out there. Such a green flag you are.
4-10
A courier company messages you about a package withheld due to unpaid charges. The message includes a link to complete payment and a flashy warning. What will you do?
Oops!
Correct answer is :
Both B and D
The only thing this courier company is delivering is an A+ scam. Always visit the courier company's official website to verify whether any charges are legitimate.
You've cracked it!
Correct answer is :
Both B and D
Ignoring suspected scams is the first step to vigilance, and verifying any payment demand makes you a true Vigil Army member!
5-10
Got a message on social media from a “close friend”, asking for money they urgently need you to send? What should you do?
You’re almost there!
Correct answer is :
Both C and D
Now you're thinking like a true friend with a healthy dose of suspicion! A quick phone call to your actual friend can clear the air. But if you interact with the message, scammers might convince you to pay them.
Absolutely right!
Correct answer is :
Both C and D
This is the best of both worlds – ignoring the message and verifying with your friend using another channel.
6-10
For urgently accessing your banking app in a public space, which way to connect to the internet is your safest bet?
Not quite on the target!
Correct answer is :
Connect via your phone or tablet’s mobile network
Don’t fall for such easy bait! Free Wi-Fi might sound like a dream, but it can quickly turn into a cybersecurity nightmare.
Correct!
Correct answer is :
Connect via your phone or tablet’s mobile network
Your instincts are 100% correct. Only connect to the internet from sources you completely trust!
7-10
Mr. A receives a WhatsApp message offering 50% returns in just one month! The sender claims to be from a reputed financial institution and asks him to transfer ₹50,000 immediately to secure the limited-time offer. What should Mr. A do?
Missed the mark!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the message/Invest only through SEBI-registered intermediaries or banks
A risky move friend! Once you pay them or share your bank details, these scammers can drain your account faster than a leaking tap
Perfect!
Correct answer is :
Ignore the message/Invest only through SEBI-registered intermediaries or banks
Correct! This message is pure gold...plated with a scam! You know, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
8-10
Spot the official HDFC Bank transaction confirmation number out of the fake ones.
Swing and a miss!
Correct answer is :
6000 7475, 6160 7475, & 6161 7475
Oops, wrong number, but it’s very close! Give it another shot.
That’s the correct answer!
Correct answer is :
6000 7475, 6160 7475, & 6161 7475
Your vigilance levels are through the roof!
9-10
Got a suspicious call, SMS, or email from a fraudster? Where will you report it to turn the fraudster’s plans into a complete disaster?
Near to correct but not correct!
Correct answer is :
Chakshu Sanchar Saathi https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/
Visit the cybercrime portal in case you become a victim of fraudbut for proactive reporting of suspected fraudulent communications – visit Chakshu.
You’re slaying this quiz like a pro!
Correct answer is :
Chakshu Sanchar Saathi https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/
Any suspicious fraudulent communication you receive can be reported to Chakshu to help India have a cyber safe space.
10-10
Aiyoo! If you become a victim of cyber fraud, what would be your next step?
Incorrect
Correct answer is :
Both A and B
You can only report suspicious fraudulent communication you receive on the Chakshu Sanchar Saathi portal.
Your vigilance knows no bounds, macha!
Correct answer is :
Both A and B
Your gameplan in case of emergency is bulletproof.
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