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You know those amazing deals advertised on Facebook and Instagram? Most are likely to be fake! Scammers create fake profiles and post unbelievable offers, like "Rs 10,000 in cashback!", or "Scratch and Win a motorbike!" to tempt you into clicking the link.
Once you click on it, it may lead you to a fake website or prompt you to call them and share your personal details to siphon off your money. They'll pretend to be your friend, some famous influencer, or even big brands like Samsung or Flipkart.
This is really scary - someone might copy your profile photo and name to create a fake account that looks exactly like you! Then they'll message your friends asking for money or make posts pretending to be you.
WhatsApp forwards are the worst! Fraudsters spread fake offers, dangerous links, or panic-creating messages, hoping you'll click without thinking or forward them to your family groups.
"Congratulations! You've won an iPhone 15!" - sounds familiar? These fake contests pop up everywhere, especially during Diwali or the New Year. Scammers pretend to be popular brands or celebrities to get you to click, and then steal your information.
Looking for a job? Be extra careful! Scammers target job seekers with fake opportunities promising high salaries for easy work-from-home positions. But they always want money up front.
Oops! Clicked a link you shouldn't have? Don't panic, but you need to act quickly to protect yourself.
Never download apps from random places, such as suspicious websites or strangers entering your WhatsApp chats! Scammers create fake apps that look real but actually install malware on your phone to steal your banking information or spy on everything you do.
What is malware? Malware (malicious software) is any intrusive software developed by scammers to steal data and damage or destroy your devices.
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