Technical News Office – A large number of fraud cases are reported on famous platforms like WhatsApp and YouTube. Recently, a fraud incident worth thousands of rupees in the name of liking YouTube videos came to light. Part-time jobs are promised in exchange for liking videos on social media platforms and hackers achieve their goal. According to reports, hackers have cheated a trader of over Rs 56 lakh on the pretext of making easy money.
In fact, initially, the trader received small payments of Rs 123 and Rs 492 for some work on YouTube. After that, the merchant, happy with the return, allowed himself to be caught in the fraud trap. He was added to a Telegram group, where he was asked to deposit money enticing him with a commission. The trader could not understand this fraud and the victim invested Rs 56.7 lakh. But after that, the scammers stopped contacting him and this fraud was exposed.
Know 7 tips to avoid such fraud
1. Research the company or person thoroughly before engaging in any online business.
2. Know online deals and discounts well.
3. Be wary of people luring you with money in exchange for something as simple as liking a video.
4. Be wary of messages from unknown individuals and groups.
5. If you have doubts about an offer, ask others for advice. This could include your friends, family, or cybersecurity experts.
6. Never share your personal information, such as banking details, passwords or OTPs, with anyone online.
7. Apart from this, also avoid digital arrest scams.
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