Cheating in the name of online shopping, know how to avoid

In today's digital age, on one hand, technology has made our lives simple and smart, on the other hand, scammers are also getting smarter. They are finding new ways to cheat people. Recently, a new method has come to light in which scammers are cheating people in the name of online shopping. In this, they send a message to people which contains the details of the order and a link. As soon as people click on this link, they get cheated. Let us know how this fraud happens and how to avoid it.

Nowadays, fraudsters have adopted a new method by which they are cheating people in the name of online shopping. They send you a message containing the details of your order, even if you have not placed any order. It tells you that your order has been shipped and you are given a link, by clicking on which you can track your order.

As soon as a person clicks on this link, his smartphone gets hacked. Personal information present in his phone like bank details, passwords etc. reaches the scammers. This can empty your bank account or cause other financial losses.

If you also receive any such message which contains order information and a link, then you need to be cautious. Do not reply to such messages under any circumstances and do not click on the link. This can be a trap of fraudsters through which they can steal your personal and financial information.

There are some things you should be careful about while shopping online or receiving any suspicious message. Here are some measures you can take to avoid getting scammed:

If you receive a message from an unknown number providing information about online shopping or any other order, ignore it and do not reply.

If a link is given in a message, do not click on it. Scammers often access your device through links and can steal your information.

If an unknown person gives you an order in the name of cash on delivery and asks you for money, be cautious. Do not pay cash for any such order unless you are sure that you have ordered it.

During online ordering or shopping, if someone asks you for OTP (One Time Password), do not share it. This is a common way for scammers to cheat you.

If you receive a WhatsApp call from an unknown number, do not receive it. Sometimes scammers can steal your information through WhatsApp calls as well.

To avoid such fraud, it is important that you remain alert and do not pay attention to any suspicious message or call. The government and telecom companies are also constantly trying to spread awareness to protect people from cyber fraud. You should also be cautious in such a situation and take measures to keep your smartphone safe. With the increasing use of smartphones and the Internet, cases of fraud are also increasing rapidly. Therefore, if you get any such message, ignore it immediately and do not click on the suspicious link. Only your vigilance can save you from fraudsters.

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