Scammers often lure people with promises of easy money, making it easy for victims to fall into their traps. A recent post shared by the government’s official Cyber Dost handle has warned people about the tactics scammers are using to deceive them.
The official government handle Cyber Dost recently shared a post on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter). Through the post, the government warned people that scammers may promise that they can earn good money without much effort.
For this, scammers may tell you that you do not have to do much and only need to like and comment on social media posts. If an unknown person approaches you with such an offer and tries to lure you into the conversation, you should understand that it could be a scam.
Such Cyber Fraud Cases Are Being Reported
This is not the first time such incidents have been reported. There have been numerous cases in which scammers initially offer people simple tasks such as liking and commenting on social media posts. The work may seem extremely easy at first, but once scammers gain the victim’s trust, they begin their actual fraudulent activities.
How to Stay Safe
If you do not want to lose your hard-earned money, always remember one important rule: never fall for the promises or claims of an unknown person. If you get trapped by the lure of easy money, you could potentially lose money from your bank account as well.
Cyber Crime Helpline Number
If you have also been a victim of such an incident, report it without delay. You can call the government’s cybercrime helpline number 1930 and provide details of the incident to file a complaint.
Apart from the helpline, you can also file a complaint online from home through the official government cybercrime reporting portal: Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.