QuickCheck: Do cyber crime victims have to provide banking info to get help from the NSRC?


RECENTLY, a viral WhatsApp message said the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) could help refund money lost to scams and offered a link to the so-called service. When redirected, the link seems to lead to a form that asks for sensitive information.

Is the offer of aid in the message legitimate?

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