The National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has advised all citizens and residents of the country to exercise caution against anonymous requests for disclosing their personal and private information. This warning comes in response to the increase in cases of fraud and misuse of personal information.
Increase in Internet Fraud
In recent years, there has been a rise in internet fraud and misuse of personal information globally. In Oman, this issue has also become a serious concern. By issuing this warning, the National Center for Statistics and Information aims to raise public awareness in this regard and prevent potential problems.
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No Field Surveys Conducted
The center has emphasized that it has no requests for home visits in its name and does not conduct any field surveys. Additionally, no requests for sending one-time passwords (OTP) will be made by this entity. This warning highlights the importance of protecting personal information and not trusting unknown sources.
NCSI has noted that all official public surveys are only announced through its verified website and social media platforms. The official contact number for the center regarding survey activities is 24219000, and any unofficial contact should be considered a warning sign.
This action by the National Center for Statistics and Information reflects the commitment of this entity to safeguard the privacy and security of the information of citizens and residents of this country. With the increase in cyber threats and internet fraud, the importance of awareness and caution in this area is felt more than ever.
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