With the beginning of the new year, a series of congratulatory messages has started. People are wishing each other a Happy New Year through social media. Scammers are keeping an eye on these congratulatory messages and are trying to make people their victims through them. Clicking on a congratulatory message can drain your bank account. There is a need to take extra precautions amid the ever increasing cases of cyber crime.
Do not click on any file coming from suspicious number
Some people share videos etc. as New Year greetings. In view of this, cyber thugs can also try to infiltrate your phone by attaching a file containing malware along with the message. Therefore, do not click on the file attached with the message coming from any unknown or suspicious number. Due to this, the control of your phone can go into the hands of scammers.
Do not open suspicious links
Many promotional messages come on social media platforms or emails on the occasion of New Year. In these, a link is given with the lure of some gift or free service. Do not click on any link that seems suspicious. This could be a trick of scammers and you may have to lose your hard-earned money. Scammers send the link of the APK file and get it installed, due to which your entire phone including WhatsApp can be hacked.
Do not share sensitive information with unknown persons.
On the occasion of New Year, if some unknown person calls you and tempts you to win a lottery or a gift, then be careful. Such calls are made to collect sensitive information including bank account details from people. Therefore, be cautious and do not give personal information to any unknown person.
Scam is also happening through QR code
Nowadays scams are also happening through QR codes. If someone sends you such a message on the occasion of New Year asking you to scan this QR code to watch the congratulatory message or video, then do not fall into his trap. Your mobile and important data may be in danger as soon as you scan the QR code.
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