WhatsApp Tips: Don't do anything like this on WhatsApp, you will regret it for the rest of your life..

Crores of users using WhatsApp in India are the target of cyber criminals. In the last few months, there has been a rapid increase in cases of fraud through messaging apps. Fraudsters are now adopting new ways to cheat people using this popular messaging platform. WhatsApp also keeps taking action on receiving complaints of spam, and the report released every month tells how many accounts have been banned for fraud.

Although we all should not fall into any kind of trap, sometimes even after being alert, fraudsters fool people in a very smart way. Therefore, we have to understand the ways through which scammers commit fraud with people on WhatsApp.

Question 1: Who are scammers on WhatsApp, and what do they do?

Answer 1: Scammers are those fraudulent people who use platforms like WhatsApp to trap people and cheat them out of money or steal their personal information. These people trap people by sending fake messages, calls, or links.

Question 2: What are the different ways in which scammers scam on WhatsApp?

Answer 2: Scams are increasing continuously on WhatsApp, and new methods are being used for this. Talking about some common scams on WhatsApp, here are

- Lottery or prize scams are very common.

Scammers send you messages that you have won a lottery or a gift, and in return, they ask for your information or money.

- Fake job offer scam:
Job offers are sent in the name of fake companies, and later, money is asked in the name of registration or training.

- OTP scam: Scammer asks you to send OTP for some reason. If you share the OTP, they hack your WhatsApp account.
-Impersonation scam: Scammers ask for money using the name and photo of one of your friends or relatives.

-Fake link or phishing scam: Scammers send links that look genuine, but your information is stolen as soon as you click on them.

-Emotional blackmail or romance scam: The scammer first befriends you, then talks emotionally and extorts money in the name of help.

Question 3: What should be done to avoid scams on WhatsApp?

Answer 3: You can take some precautions to avoid scams…

-Do not share OTP with anyone – not even with your friends or family.

-Do not click on links from unknown numbers – even if they are showing gifts or offers.

-Turn on two-step verification in WhatsApp – this increases the security of your account.

-Before sending money to someone, call and confirm – especially when the demand is sudden and emergency.

-Ignore strange job offers or lottery-like offers – real companies do not offer jobs on WhatsApp.

-Do not join unknown groups – WhatsApp now also gives alerts when you are added to such groups.

Use WhatsApp's report and block feature if you get any suspicious messages.

Question 4: What do you do if you talk to a scammer or share any information by mistake?

Answer 4: If this happens, block and report that person immediately.

-If you have given OTP, then immediately reset the WhatsApp account and turn on two-step verification.

-If you have sent money, then report to the bank and cyber crime helpline (1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in).

-Install antivirus or security app on your phone.

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