Cyber Fraud: Be careful! From jobs to stock trading scams are happening, follow these methods to avoid them..
Nowadays, there has been a spurt in cases of cyber fraud. Scams used to happen anyway by hacking mobile phones, and bank accounts. But now new methods are being adopted for cheating. It is very important to avoid these methods.
If we talk about new scams, now scams are also being done by giving false promises of jobs. Recently a case has come to light regarding scams. In this, the consumer receives a message on mobile from Indian Post, in which it is said that the user has to click on the link given in the message to link the bank account with PAN. If the user does not click on the link in this message, then his bank account will be blocked.
This is a fake message. Regarding this message, Indian Post has clearly said that it does not send any such message to its customers.
Now the question arises what should the user do to avoid such fraudulent messages? What methods should the consumer adopt to avoid cyber fraud?
Fraud is also happening on WhatsApp
False job offers are made in many messages on WhatsApp. In this, the fraudsters share links to offer jobs. Many times users click on these links. As soon as the link is clicked, the fraudster hacks the user's mobile and steals all the details.
In such a situation, to avoid this WhatsApp fraud, you should never click on fake links offering jobs. Apart from this, you can turn on some settings of WhatsApp, through which you can secure your data.
Keep WhatsApp's 2-Step Verification on. This will prevent any other person from logging into your account.
If you receive a message that has been Forwarded Too Many Times, then it may be a scam message.
You should never accept a video call coming from an unknown number.
Market scam happening on Facebook
In many cases, it has been found that a scam is going on on Facebook regarding the share market. In these scams, people are lured with 100 percent returns with free trading. If you also get any such message or post, then you should report it as soon as possible. Apart from this, you should adopt some methods.
You should never click on the link given in the message.
If you invest in the market, then you should verify the fund or stock once by visiting the SEBI website.
You should avoid downloading those apps that are not present in the Google Play Store or Apple Store. These apps contain malware that can steal your mobile data.
Instagram shopping scam
Shopping-related scams are going on a lot on Instagram. In these scams, people are lured into buying cheap goods. People fall prey to scams by falling prey to cheap goods or high discounts. To avoid such discounts, you should keep some things in mind.
Whenever you shop on Insta, you should pay attention to the advertisement or post that has Sponsored written on it. If it is not written sponsored then you should not shop.
You should go to the comment box of the Instagram post and read the review. If the comment is hidden then you should never buy that product.
While shopping from Instagram, you should always select the cash-on-delivery option.
You must do this thing
You should never click on any unknown link.
Even if you find a message reliable, you should verify it once on the internet.
If you get any spam message then report it.
You should never share your information through video.
