Incidents of online cyber frauds are increasing in India. Internet fraudsters are finding new ways to cheat every day. These thugs are so clever that even the slightest mistake can cause you huge financial loss. Sometimes Paytm cheats people in the name of KYC and sometimes credit card updates. So people need to be alert. The use of WhatsApp has become common in the world of mobile internet. However, now cyber thugs are making you their victim from WhatsApp. It often happens that people click on a link on WhatsApp without thinking.
Clicking on an unfamiliar link without thinking can be overwhelming. Clicking on such links may make you a victim of fraud. By clicking on such links, important information on your phone can reach hackers or scammers.
Internet scammers send a phishing link to your WhatsApp number. This link may also appear on your computer. This link may be linked to some interesting information or offer. This type of link is more common during the festive season. Because in the meantime there is a lot of online shopping and various offers. You click on a link which opens a page in front of you. Your personal information has been requested on this page. Personal information like name, mobile number, e-mail ID, bank account number, PAN card number, Aadhar card number, debit card or credit card etc.
As soon as you fill in your details, hackers have access to all your information. Based on this information hackers can access your bank account. If they get your bank account details, the amount deposited in your account will be transferred.