Smartphone users occasionally find themselves in a difficult situation when they are part of multiple WhatsApp groups.
To his annoyance, a user is typically added to dozens of WhatsApp groups for friends, family, and the office. This is because his phone rings every other second from the constant barrage of forwarded messages.
But these days, scammers are busy in WhatsApp groups, coming up with novel ways to con people.
After joining a WhatsApp group, a man lost INR 16 lakh to scammers, according to a startling disclosure.
Reports from the Indian media state that the event took place in Mangaluru and that the victim was deceived into joining a WhatsApp group by an unidentified individual.
The victim clicked on a dubious link and was duped into downloading a malicious program after being seduced with promises of large rewards in share market investing.
Hoping for large rewards, the victim transferred INR 16.9 lakh to the scammer’s bank account.
The victim discovered he had been duped, however, when he attempted to withdraw the money and was unable.
A clear reminder of the dangers of believing unidentified links and promises made online is provided by this instance.
Advice for Guarding Against These Scams:
Be cautious of unknown links and apps.
Avoid unverified investments with promises of high returns.
Research before downloading apps.
Enable two-factor authentication for added security.
Report suspicious activities to the platform or local police.
