Every one uses whatapp right ? We’ve all been there—your Bua ji (relatives) forwards a "free petrol for 1 year" message, or your college group gets a "click this link for exam paper leaks!" text. 99% of these are FAKE! But how do you spot the difference? lets know about the scams
1. “You Won 1 Crore! Click Now!” – Fake Giveaway Scams
Red Flag: "Congratulations! WhatsApp is giving away ₹1 crore to lucky users!"Reality Check:
WhatsApp/Meta NEVER runs such contests.
Scammers use fake logos and urgency ("Claim within 5 minutes!") to trick you.
💡 Cybercap Tip: If it’s too good to be true, it’s 100% scam.
2. Emotional Drama – “Your Photo Is Viral!”
Red Flag: "Your child’s photo is circulating in bad groups! Click to check!"
How It Works:
Preys on parents’ fear.
Link installs malware to hack your phone.
💡 Cybercap Tip: Never panic-click. Reverse image search the photo first!
3. Fake “Family Emergency” – Urgent Money Requests
Red Flag: "Beta or son, I’m in hospital! Send ₹10,000 to this number!" (From a saved contact)
Scam Alert:
Hackers clone known numbers.
ALWAYS call back to verify, even if it’s "Papa’s number."
4. Short Links – “bit.ly/FreeOffer”
Red Flag: "Shocking news! bit.ly/xyz – Read now!"
Danger:
Short links hide phishing sites that steal passwords.
💡 Safety Hack: Use Link Expander apps to see the REAL URL before clicking.
5. Fake Govt. Schemes – “Free Money from Modi!”
Red Flag: "PM Modi announces ₹15,000 for all Indians! Apply here!"
Truth:
Govt. schemes never run via WhatsApp forwards.
Real schemes are on official websites (like pmjdy.gov.in).
6. “Forwarded Many Times” – But No Source
Red Flag: A viral message with:
No official source ("Army doctor says…").
Fake news triggers ("Dal causes cancer!").
💡 Fact-Check: Forward it to WhatsApp’s fact-check bot (+91-9643-000-888).
7. “Send OTP/Password” – Biggest Scam!
Red Flag: "Your WhatsApp will expire! Send ‘OTP’ to renew!"
🚨 NEVER DO THIS!
OTP = One-Time Password to hack your account.
WhatsApp never asks for codes via message.
BONUS: How to Report Scams (Save This!)
- Long-press the fake message → Tap ‘Report’ → Block sender.
- Forward to Cyber Crime (email: report@cybercrime.gov.in).
- Educate relatives (yes, even that uncle who sends 50 forwards/day).
Before sharing ANY message:
✅ Check source (Google the headline).
✅ Look for spelling mistakes (scammers write "Goverment" not "Government").
✅ Ask yourself: "Is this creating panic/fear?" If yes, STOP.
📢 Share this guide in your family groups—save someone from getting hacked today!
If you got weird messages then Screenshot it & tag us—we’ll decode it for you!
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