Be careful! Scammers are also eyeing mobile wallets, scams are happening in many ways, keep yourself safe like this.
Cyber criminals are also eyeing mobile wallets. They adopt many methods to steal the money present in it. It is very important to keep some things in mind to avoid such scams.
Mobile Wallet Scam: After the arrival of payment apps, most people have started doing online transactions. Many people have now stopped keeping wallets and do their work with e-wallet or mobile wallet only. Scammers are also eyeing these mobile wallets. Scammers can loot your money by carrying out mobile wallet scams in many ways. Let us know its different methods and prevention tips.
Mobile wallet scam can happen in these ways
Scammers can send you email or message by posing as representatives of the mobile wallet company. As soon as you click on the link present in it, a fake website looking like the real one opens. If someone logs in to this website, then all his information reaches the scammers. After this, they can steal all the money from the account. Similarly, they can also get important information by engaging in their talks through phone calls or can convince people to install malware. Scammers can also steal money from mobile wallets through fake apps. For this, they get fake apps downloaded that look like the original ones. All the information entered in it reaches the scammers. Many times, they pretend to be acquaintances of people and ask them to download such apps for transactions.
Tips to avoid mobile wallet scams
Do not click on the link given in the message, email or SMS from unknown people nor download any attachment. It may contain malware.
If someone is calling posing as a representative of a mobile wallet company, then verify his identity. Do not give any kind of information to an unknown or suspicious person.
Always download the app from Play Store or App Store only. Always be cautious of third-party sources.
Always use a strong password and two-factor authentication for the mobile wallet account.
Keep your mobile wallet app and your phone's operating system updated regularly.
