Haryana: SP Manpreet Sudan warns of fake SMS links

Kaithal, Oct 13 (UNI) Superintendent of Police Manpreet Singh Sudan has warned the public, saying that cyber criminals are sending fake SMS messages claiming to be from a bank, government department, courier company, lottery, prize, or refund, and attaching a link to the SMS. "This link looks like the real thing. But in some cases, even clicking on a link gives control of the phone to cyber criminals. They access your phone's contact list and send similar fake links to others. Often, fear or greed is created by using excuses like "Your account will be blocked ," " You've won…