Swindl is committed in many ways. Cybercriminals adopt many tactics to scam innocent people. Today we are going to tell you about some of the latest scams, which include online trading scams, eSIM scams, parcel scams, and digital arrests. Many people become victims of such scams and get robbed of their entire life’s earnings. Let us know about these scams one by one.
1. Online Trading Scam:
Nowadays, cyber scammers are usually resorting to online trading scams to loot innocent people. In such a situation, cybercriminals can trap you through WhatsApp or other messaging apps, or online advertisements. Cybercriminals offer the lure of high returns in the game of online trading. They can also use fake apps to fool others. For this, they show fake profits in fake apps.
2. Parcel Scam:
Many people get calls here saying that a parcel has arrived in your name. After this, it is said that the parcel was going abroad, in which some medicines, passports, and other information were found. A case has been registered against you. After this another call comes in which a person calls himself a policeman. Then the victim is threatened, then he is digitally arrested and after that, a huge amount of money is demanded from him.
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3. E-SIM Scam:
E-scam is done very cunningly to the victim, in which his SIM card is hijacked and money is withdrawn from his bank account and his funds.
4. Video Liking Task:
In this, Cyber Ford contacts you through an online platform or messaging. After this, the victim is given the task of liking the video, for which he is promised Rs 50. Many times scammers transfer some money in the beginning. During this, they obtain bank details and OTP, etc., after which they cheat you of lakhs of rupees.
5. Through Fake Call:
With the help of AI, many software or apps provide the facility to copy the voice, this is called voice cloning. Cyber scammers can defame you by using this technique. In such a case, cyber criminals may pose as your acquaintance and ask you to transfer some money or ask you to click on a link. One should be cautious of such scams.
6. Beware of Fake Search Results:
There are many cyber scammers in the online world, who can defraud you by creating fake websites. In such a situation, many times users search on the internet and go to fake websites. Here scammers can also drain their bank account by asking for important bank details etc.
7. Don’t Do This Even By Mistake:
To protect yourself from cyber scammers, it is important that you do not share your bank details, ATM details online banking passwords, etc. Neither click on any link nor install any app with the help of any link.
