How not to fall for WhatsApp scams: Top 5 tips

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 People are being increasingly troubled by WhatsApp scams of all kinds. The most recent one that is grabbing the spotlight is the YouTube likes scam.

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Shockingly, a woman lost over Rs. 4 lakh to a fraudster who lured her with a part-time job offer, TimesNow reported.

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The woman received a WhatsApp message, which claimed to offer her a part-time job. She called the number and the fraudster offered her a part-time job.

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In the job, all she had to do was to like, comment, and share some of the YouTube videos. These videos belong to different e-commerce sites.

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Thereafter, she was given a ‘prime task’ and she fell victim and lost Rs. 4.38 lakh. To avoid such a fate, here is how to avoid these WhatsApp scams:

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1. First of all, if you don't want to fall victim to these WhatsApp scams, don’t believe or click on the WhatsApp messages you receive from unknown numbers.

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2. Never call or reply to WhatsApp messages from strangers promising jobs, money or other things that are too good to be true.

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3. In case you must call, verify the basic information about the person who sent you the WhatsApp message.

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4. If the person asks you to click on a link, dial any number or wants to know your financial details, never share that.

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5. Once you verify that this may be a scam, report it to WhatsApp. You can go to Settings Help Contact Us. Report the scam there by providing all the details. 

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