Scammers target people in many ways. Sometimes by threatening digital arrest, and sometimes by luring high profits on investing a small amount. Cyber criminals use various tactics to defraud people. Every day someone becomes a victim of cyber fraud. Recently, I4C released statistics that showed that more than 30,000 people have become victims of investment fraud in six months. People have lost ₹1,500 crore by becoming victims of this scam. Let us know about some such frauds that you should beware of.
KYC fraud
Fraudsters tempt you to complete your KYC through fake links or calls. Scammers will first call or message you, then threaten to close your account or freeze your bank account, claiming that your KYC is not updated. People share their OTP or PIN out of fear, and scammers take advantage of this and steal their money.
investment scam
This scam was recently exposed by government agency I4C. In this type of scam, people are tricked into investing on a fake website. Scammers lure users by promising high profits on low investments. If a user falls into their trap, they steal his money.
work from home scam
Scammers lure people to earn money sitting at home. First of all, they win their trust by promising them work. They often lure people by promising them money for writing reviews or liking posts. Then, they lure them with the promise of a security deposit or investment.
dating app fraud
In this type of scam, fraudsters create fake profiles and try to befriend people. They trap them in love. After a few days of negotiations, they use emotional tactics to demand money. Many people have lost lakhs of rupees by becoming victims of dating scams.
Phishing emails and fake apps
This is the most commonly used scam method. Scammers send you a fake link via email or SMS. This link may be in the name of KYC or in the name of an offer from a reputed company. As soon as you click on this link, malware will be installed in your phone or laptop, which will steal all your data and send it to scammers.
digital arrest
This is a fraud that has affected a large number of people. In this type of fraud, scammers call you posing as officials and threaten to arrest you digitally. If you fall for this fraud, the fraudsters not only steal your money but also arrest you digitally for several days.
How can you avoid this?
To avoid any fraud, you should keep some things in mind. The most important thing is not to trust any unknown source or person. If you come across an unknown link and fall into its trap, do not click on it. Also, do not share your personal information with anyone. Do not respond immediately to any tempting offer. In cases like digital arrest, do not panic, but inform the police.
