Recent alerts from various sources highlight a rise in cybercrime, particularly targeting individuals through scams like the 'selfie scam' and impersonation of officials. The Federal Reserve has warned that scammers may call individuals claiming their bank accounts have been hacked, requesting personal information. Additionally, warnings have been issued regarding online shopping frauds that particularly affect pensioners, fake websites, and fraudulent UPI numbers. Authorities emphasize the importance of verifying URLs and downloading official apps to protect against these scams. Cybercriminals are also reported to impersonate government officials to extract sensitive information, with a reminder that legitimate agencies do not request personal details through calls or messages.