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Cybercriminals send fake electricity messages to create panic and steal your money or infect your phone with malware.
Scammers send fake job offers via WhatsApp, SMS, or email — often promising high salaries and easy hiring. They ask for registration fees or document verification charges, then disappear after payment. 🔴 Real companies never ask for money to hire you. 🛑 Verify before trusting any job offer.
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) scams are a rising form of digital fraud where scammers trick users into unknowingly authorizing payments. A common tactic includes sending fake QR codes or payment requests disguised as money transfers. Victims often believe they're receiving money, but instead, they end up approving large debits from their bank accounts.
Scammers are calling innocent people pretending to be courier services and police, tricking them into sending money under fear of criminal charges!
Fraudulent investment schemes, particularly in the cryptocurrency sector, have surged. Scammers promise high returns to lure investors into fake platforms. India is projected to lose ₹20,000 crore to cybercrimes in 2025, with investment scams being a significant contributor.
Cybercriminals use AI to create deepfake videos of trusted figures, promoting fraudulent investment schemes. For instance, a deepfake of financial analyst Michael Hewson was used in a scam to lure victims into a fake WhatsApp investment group .
Using stolen credentials, fraudsters gain unauthorized access to victims' accounts, especially on mobile wallets and peer-to-peer payment apps, leading to unauthorized transactions.
A blend of romance and investment fraud, scammers build trust with victims over time, eventually convincing them to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms. Victims are shown fabricated profits to encourage further investments, leading to significant financial losses .
