Attention A new way of fraud has arrived on WhatsApp, you will become bankrupt overnight

How to Identify Whatsapp Scam: Cyber ​​crime cases are increasing rapidly in India. Scammers trap people in different ways and then empty their bank accounts. Even social media platforms are not untouched by this. Or we can say that scammers can defraud anyone with the help of these apps. After Facebook and Instagram, now WhatsApp has also become a medium for these scammers to trap people.

These scammers can trap you in different ways and then extort money. A similar case has come to light this time. If you also get such messages, then you can guess that this could be the work of scammers. For this, it is important for you to keep some things in mind.

Scammers steal personal information

Scammers are also stealing your personal information. They first take information related to you from your Instagram or Facebook account. Then on the basis of this information we copy your photo and phone book. After this, they create a new account in your name on WhatsApp and send messages to people you know. Not only this, these scammers talk to you as if you already know them and you do not even suspect them.

Apart from this, they can also call you. Scammers usually ask you to deposit money urgently or in an emergency in your bank account. Many times they also want to take money from you on the pretext of mobile recharge. In such a situation, it is important that you become alert when you receive such messages from any unknown number and do not do any kind of transaction.

Where does data leak from?

Data leak can be the biggest reason for online fraud. Data of all users is sold on the dark web. This data can be personal information of any user. This also includes Aadhar card number, PAN card number or mobile number. These scammers collect data from there and then find new excuses to scam.

There can be many other reasons for data leak. Suppose you install gaming apps in your phone. After this these apps ask for access to your phone. Once accessed, they store all your data with themselves.

Similarly, if you visit any fake websites, they steal your entire data. After getting the details of the users, they can call you posing as a bank officer or service executive. Sometimes scammers can even extort money by threatening you.

How can we escape?

To avoid this type of scanning, first of all you have to change the password of your accounts from time to time. Apart from this, you have to be careful while sharing photos and videos on social media, so that your data does not get leaked. Apart from this, before accessing any website, check whether the website is fake or not. Also avoid sharing OTP on any third party app.

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