ONLINE

SCAMS
CURIOSITY PULLS PEOPLE INTO THE
SCAM. ...
SCAMS TO BEWARE IN 2023...
• online fake review
• buying property on moon
• fake parcel delievery
• instagram like scam
• credit card scam
• kbc lottery scam
• pink whatsapp scam
• whatsapp international call
scam
ONLINE FAKE REVIEW SCAM
There are scams happening on the internet.
✦Scam happening with online product ratings and feedback
✦Scam is happening due to brands offering incentives for positive
reviews
✦Online platforms are facing a large-scale scam of fake reviews
affecting trust and sales.
✦Online reviews can be misleading and cannot be fully trusted.
✦Fake reviews on online shopping platforms are a growing
problem.
✦Beware of falling for scams and writing false reviews due to
discounts or benefits received.
✦Beware of fake reviews and scams in the product listing process
BUYING PROPERTY ON MOON SCAM
CELEBRITIES ON THE MOON AND INTERNET TRENDS CAN DISTORT REALITY. BEWARE
OF SCAMS AND REPORT THEM TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

✦The Outer Space ✦A man claimed

✦Scams spreading
rapidly with millions of Treaty of the 1960s ownership of the moon ✦Beware of the
ensured collective and started selling land on
dollars lost land on the moon
ownership of outer it through a fake website
space.
scam
✦Understanding the
. ✦People are buying a
scam of buying land
✦An individual piece of paper with their
on the moon and how ✦Beware of
claimed ownership of name on it, even though it
to protect yourself
the moon in 1969
has no value in real life. internet scams
FAKE PARCEL DELIVERY SCAM
Think before taking action in a panic situation.
Call helpline number 1930 for help. Report scams on cybercrime.gov.in. Spread
awareness to avoid being scammed.
✦The main point is about the increasing level of scams happening involving large
amounts of money.
✦Parcel scam is a new type of scam where people receive unexpected packages
and are charged exorbitant amounts of money.
✦Caught with illegal substances
✦Scammers use tactics to exploit your personal information and steal money.
✦People get trapped due to panic and official-looking scammers
✦Scam spreading fast, targeting vulnerable people with money
✦Be cautious of unexpected couriers or calls and take time to think before taking
any action.
INSTAGRAM LIKE SCAM
Elections held, people getting sick, bangle worth Rs. 37 lakhs lost.
Scam offering money to like Instagram photos. Beware of scams.
✦Elections have been held
✦A person with Rs.37 lakhs got scammed
✦ Get paid for liking Bollywood celebrity photos
✦Scam involving cryptocurrency investment on Telegram
✦People are losing money in a new digital scheme.
✦Be cautious about schemes promising easy money and not to
trust blindly.
✦Beware of online scams promising easy money
✦Cybercrime and fraud prevention
 CREDIT CARD SCAM
Stay away from credit cards, use them wisely, don't buy unnecessary
things on credit, save money before making purchases.
✦Beware of the traps and hidden costs of credit cards
✦Credit cards are a huge trap and many people are ruined because
of them.
✦Credit cards and online shopping can result in financial loss
✦No-cost EMI allows customers to buy products on credit without
interest
✦Credit card interest is a trap
✦Credit cards can be a trap if minimum payments are made.
✦Avoid using credit cards due to heavy penalties and potential
financial traps.
 K.B.C. LOTTERY SCAM

✦Beware of a scam claiming

to win a 25 lakh lottery prize ✦There is a scam
from KBC involving fake lottery ✦A girl has been
scammed out of Rs. 1.2
winnings and
✦The caller is trying to scam million and is being
the recipient by pretending to fraudulent tax
asked for more money.
be from a lottery organization. payments
✦Deposit 16,000 rupees to ✦Spread awareness
receive a payment of ✦The conversation about a scam where a
25,25,000 rupees revolves around fake girl has scammed
messages being sent people out of 1 crore
✦Scamming scheme
involving fake lottery and wasted time. rupees
winnings and requesting
money upfront
 2.4 MILLION
fraud reports in 2022, down from 2.9 million in 2021. But the almost
$8.8 billion in total reported losses in 2022 surpasses the $6.1 billion
figure from 2021. Imposter scams top the Fraudulent Five.

CALL 1930 TO REPORT

OR
CYBERCRIME.GOV.IN
 Stay Safe
Don’t Share your OTP And Bank details to anyone
To deal with online scams, it is important to be
cautious and take preventive measures.
Scammers often target individuals through emails,
spam, phishing messages, and phone calls. They
may try to trick you into sharing personal or
financial information or click on malicious links.
Some common tips to protect yourself include
being skeptical of unsolicited messages or pop-up
ads, verifying the source before sharing any
information, keeping your software up to date,
using strong and unique passwords, enabling
twofactor authentication, and being cautious
about sharing sensitive information. Stay
informed about the latest scams and report any
suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
Remember, prevention is key in avoiding online
scams.
“Fraud is the daughter of greed.”