Who doesn’t like the idea of winning a lottery? A few lakhs—or even crores—just for having a lucky number? Sounds like a dream! Unfortunately, scammers have turned this dream into a nightmare for many innocent people in India. In this blog, we’ll break down how these lottery scams work, share real-life case studies, and, most […]
Irrespective of the type of scam, scammers target you by offering a scheme to get rich. By displaying the chance to earn good rewards and prize money, they often trap you where you end up sharing your personal information or transferring money to their bank account. Among many online frauds, lottery scams are on the
Every other day, we come across stories of scams or online fraud. Victims lose lakhs, even crores, without realizing they’ve been deceived. But this raises an important question: Why do such scams happen? How do people fall for them so easily? The primary reason is not just a lack of awareness but the greed for
Imagine receiving a message like this: “Hey jobseeker, we have found a perfect job for you in your city. Click on the link below to apply and get a chance to earn up to ₹50k per month.” Sounds tempting, right? A good salary, a job in your hometown – who wouldn’t be interested? But that’s
Your Income Tax Return of ₹20,000 has been approved. The amount will be credited to your bank account, xxxx2345. To confirm the details, click on the link. Now, if you receive any such message, then be extra cautious. You might be the next target of the scammer. With the tax season around the corner, the
Hey! Congratulations! You’ve won a brand-new luxury car just for being an active user of IGIGI Bank! To claim your prize, simply click on the link below and complete the process. Sounds exciting, right? Now, how many of you would at least check this message or email? Let’s be honest—almost everyone! The thought of winning
Tax season is a busy time, not just for taxpayers but also for fraudsters looking to exploit unsuspecting individuals to execute tax scams in India. Scammers often disguise themselves as tax officials or professional preparers, using deceptive tactics to steal sensitive financial information. From phishing emails to fake calls demanding payments, these frauds can lead
Imagine this: You’re checking your email and see a message that looks like it’s from Netflix: “Your account is on hold. Update your payment details now!” Without thinking twice, you click the link and enter your details—username, password, home address, and even your credit card info—so you can continue binge-watching without interruptions. But within seconds,
Cyber Crimes are increasing on a per day basis across the country. That is definitely one problem. But if that is not enough, the way these cyber crimes are evolving, you can almost never trust anyone online. Wondering why? Just thought of the answer to the question: ‘Can scammers hack my phone‘? Most of you
You might have heard or read that in just the first 6 months of 2024, India lost ₹11,000 crores in cyber frauds. Now the question is how these frauds intiaite. Well, the common platform is social media, messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. But among these platforms, if we talk about fake emails, it has
Smartphones have made our lives easier as we can manage almost everything from banking, chatting, shopping, and even work at one place. But have you ever wondered if scammers can hack your phone? The short answer is yes. But it’s not as simple as you might think. Let’s break it down in a casual way
Almost every other person has a telegram app on their phone. No wonder, with time, this messaging app has gained a lot more popularity because of its privacy-focused features and large group chats and channels. But with its rise in popularity, scammers have also found new ways to trick unsuspecting users. If you’re wondering, “Can
