Cybercriminals are using new methods to cheat people. To avoid getting caught in the trap of cybercriminals, it is important to have the right information first. In such a situation, if you use the famous social media platform WhatsApp, then you need to be careful. These days cyber thugs are scamming people by sending different types of messages on the chatting app WhatsApp.
Fake job message
WhatsApp is used on a large scale in the country. This is the reason why cybercriminals use this platform. Cyber thugs send a tempting message from an unknown number to trap people in their trap. This message can also be about a job. Many people need a job, so often people click on that message. Due to inadvertent clicks on fake messages, people suffer huge losses.
Online investment message
In recent times, the facility of online investment has improved a lot. In such a situation, many platforms provide many options for investment. Some platforms also provide the facility to invest on WhatsApp. Cyber fraudsters take advantage of this prepare fake investment messages and send them to people. Many people are unable to identify whether the message is real or fake. If you accidentally click on such a message, the device can be hacked. Many times the information present in the device gets stolen.
Tempting messages
Cyber scammers often send messages of discounts and rebate offers on WhatsApp. If someone accidentally clicks on such a message, dangerous malware enters his device. After this, all the information on the device like banking and personal details reaches the hackers. After this, cyber fraudsters can cause great harm to people.
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