How scammers spam on whatsapp these are the common ways do for hacking otp lottery- friendship, love and punch, how are people being trapped on Whatsapp

Crores of users who use WhatsApp in India are targeted by cyber criminals. In the last few months, there has been a rapid increase in fraud cases through messaging app. Cheatingrs are now adopting new ways to cheat people using this popular messaging platform. On receiving the complaints of spam, WhatsApp continues to take action continuously, and in the report released every month, it is said that how many accounts have been banned for fraud.

By the way, we should not come in any kind of bluff, but even after being alert, fraudsters make people stupid in a very smart way. Therefore, we have to understand what are the ways that scams fraud people on WhatsApp.

Question 2: In what ways do 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

-Lottery or prize scam is very much.
Scammers send you a message that you have won a lottery or gift and instead they ask for your information or money.

-Efch job offer scam:

Job offers are sent in the name of fake companies and later money is sought in the name of registration or training.

–OTP scam: The scammer asks you to send OTP for some reason. If you share OTP, they hack your WhatsApp account.

-Empirsonation scam (scam in the name of acquaintance): Scammers ask for money using the names and photos of a friend or relative.

-Fek link or fishing scam: Scammers send such links that look right but your information is stolen as soon as you click.

-Emonic Blackmail or Romance Scam: The scammer first befriends, then cheats money in the name of help by doing emotional things.

Question 3, What to do to avoid scam on WhatsApp?

Answer 3: To avoid scam you can take some precautions…

-Do not share with anyone -not even with your friend or family.

-Do not click on the link from the numbers -even if it is showing a gift or offer.

-On two-step verification in WhatsApp-this increases the security of your account.

-Confirm by calling someone before sending money -especially when the demand is suddenly and in emergency.

-Understand offers like Anokha Job offer or lottery -Real companies do not offer job offers on WhatsApp.

-Do not join unknown groups -WhatsApp now also gives alert on adding such groups.

Use WhatsApp report and block facility – if you get any suspicious message.

Question 4: What to do if it comes to scammer or if any information is shared by mistake?

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

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

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