Skype Cyber Fraud: Cyber fraud cases are increasing rapidly in the country. Every day scammers are adopting new ways to cheat people. Use of Skype has also been reported in many cases of cyber fraud. To trap people, scammers make them download this app. The special reason behind this has also come to light. Come, let us know about it in details.
Actually, you do not have to provide much information to create an account on Skype. Scammers cheat people by creating fake identities and accounts. For this they use global network. Skype is used all over the world. This is completely free. This gives scammers a bigger network.
This app can be easily downloaded on any smartphone or laptop. Many special features have also been provided in this app, with the help of which scammers target people. On Skype, users get the option of video call and voice call. Scammers use fake videos by editing their backgrounds to defraud people.
File sharing is misused
Scammers also misuse Skype’s file sharing feature. Using this, scammers can steal data of any miscellaneous file.
Also take advantage of the screen sharing feature
Scammers can easily gain access to your system by using the screen sharing feature. Not only this, scammers can ask for untraceable payments like gift cards or cryptocurrency during Skype chat. They also force you to make immediate payment. Scammers use terms like digital arrest or digital court to trap people. In this, fake appearance of people is also done through Skype.
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