Don’t lose the money trying to take it away: we’ve explained the scams people are falling for the most lately!
January 5, 2024
0
A notification on your phone or email may seem normal to you, but you never know what to expect. By mastering these methods, which generally fall into people’s
A notification on your phone or email may seem normal to you, but you never know what to expect. By mastering these methods, which generally fall into people’s traps, your digital security you can offer.
Before browsing through all the content, it is useful to know: If there is a situation that makes you suspicious and that you cannot understand, know that there is something in it. There are bits and pieces.
Fraud methods
People texting ‘Hello’ on WhatsApp
People who send messages that say “Message me”
People who say they will give gifts from Amazon
Those who charge money from those who order Togg
Fraudsters under the name Digiturk and Türk Telekom
People who say they will help get a loan to buy a house
Advertisers on behalf of e-Government
Those who insert toxic PDFs into children’s games
Fraud methods shared by the Presidential Digital Transformation Office
Those who want to get likes and ads viewed on social media
Catfish method
There are fraudsters who are chasing not just SMS or email, but even WhatsApp.
One of the popular fraud methods lately is sending messages from foreign numbers on WhatsApp. “Hello” to inform. These bot scammers, who won’t write anything else until you reply, reveal their intentions right after your single reply. In the first phase, instead of money, we only ask for products on the websites. They want you to like or comment on them and they deposit money into your account.
We talked to them when it first spread. You can read the details below and check out some of the products you see on online shopping sites. likes with fake comments You can actually understand what it is like.
Many fraud methods are used on social media.
In addition to messages from foreign numbers, as in the example above, “message me” via Instagram. There are people who attract attention by saying, “You are in debt, Reset your password, Pay your subscription fees.” There are also people who want to attract attention with different phrases, such as.
Especially if you regularly shop online, you are used to messages from freight companies. Scammers take advantage of this and send messages via text message. missing delivery address They will give you a link stating that this is so. You can guess that the link was given to defraud.
All these fraud methods details You can find it in our related content.
It is one of the various methods of those who trap those who want to get free products.
On Facebook “Forgotten packages” An account opened under the name Amazon announces that it is giving away undelivered products. According to what they say, it contains several products. It is used as a participation fee to purchase so-called products. 1.95 euros is being sought.
You can guess what the result is. This incredible fraud To learn more about the method, check out our relevant content.
If you order a Togg you have to be careful.
One of the new tactics of fraudsters who are trying to infiltrate us not only through social media but also through many channels is for those who want to own Togg. Togg ordered and upcoming delivery date I’m trying to reach people and get payment.
Togg, with his statements on this subject, warned citizens. We leave the relevant content below for more information.
Although scams under the names Digiturk and Türk Telekom are known to everyone, they can sometimes fool you. Let us remember!
Sometimes they are scammers who want to trap us by sending messages from foreign numbers, and sometimes by calling At that moment he ambushes you. Moreover, they do this by using the names of companies such as Türk Telekom and Digiturk.
Especially conversations on the phone, impressive to deceive it could be. Knowing the details of this trap that many people unfortunately fall into will help you know what to expect when you receive a phone call.
Some fraud methods can lead to you being bailed out.
Fraud in the real estate and car markets is also quite common. One of them is real estate fraud. For those who want to buy a house online below market value property listings have been added. After calling you to their office, they tell you that they can get a loan from the bank in your name to buy the house. you too promissory note for deposit They want you to sign.
Of course, there is no question of a loan, nor of a house to be closed. Holding a signed promissory note in their hands left them breathless. at the enforcement courts They find it. As you look at the details of this method, which causes headaches for many people, it is useful to explore what to look for.
Why should the e-government system advertise on social media?
In order not to be deceived, each point must be examined in detail. Unfortunately, some scammers literally play with people’s minds. From e-Government application refund of credit card charges Those who trick people with methods such as application requests ask for their card details to be entered.
Since they have access to your card details, they can then empty the card. When you encounter such a situation, the simplest method is: “Why?” to ask. But this style “URL” control There are also sneaky methods that require this. You can view our related content to learn how to operate it.
Not only we, but also our children are lured into these traps.
Fraudulent methods include popular games like Fortnite and Roblox in a way that children can click. “toxic PDFs” is added. Rewards are said to be given for clicking on this PDF.
After clicking on the files, first go to other sites and then to the sites desired by the fraudsters. When it comes to domain names, we consider them reliable. “.gov and .org” Domain names are also used.
Our children too personal information You should review the relevant content to protect it.
Fraud methods shared by the Presidential Digital Transformation Office
Shared by the Presidential Digital Transformation Office to protect yourself from cyber attacks 8 fraud methods You should take a look.
Even though they’re gone, there are still two scams to be aware of.
The first of these is the method of making money by liking videos on TikTok. This is also the case with shopping platforms Money is paid for likes However, to withdraw money, you must first deposit money.
Ponzi chain The other method is the same, but this time the task of you is to watch ads. Although fraudulent accounts are closed, names and channels change frequently. Therefore, you need to watch the content to master the system and avoid falling into the same trap on other channels.
There is one more fraud method that is unlike any other, and that is Catfishing.
Accounts that open fake profiles on social media engage in conversations with people who fall into their network. Their goal is material or moral gain to ensure. Scammers first give some trust and then make demands.
There are people who hold a 14-year-old girl captive and also ask for travel money. In our relevant content you can learn all the details about the Catfishind method and The story of two people who are imprisoned you can read.
Even in the process of compiling this list, we are sure that other fraud methods have emerged. We don’t know when this and similar fraud methods will end. However, you can communicate this way with people you don’t know, regardless of the circumstances. Don’t be a contact person. Then either your money will be withdrawn or you will go to court. It’s up to us to tell you!
You can also protect your personal information by browsing our content:
Follow Webtekno on Threads and don’t miss the news
Jeffery Powell is a tech-savvy writer and author at Div Bracket. He covers the latest and greatest in internet-related news and trends, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving online world.