WhatsApp Scam: iPhone will come out in lucky draw! Rs 4.26 drowned in greed, avoid it like thisImage Credit source: Freepik
Buying Apple’s iPhone is still a dream of some people, to fulfill which they are making every possible effort. Fitch even if it is a lucky draw affair. Due to greed, they lose their hard earned money. Cybercrime cases are increasing in India and these days it has become quite normal for people to be cheated while making online payments. More care should be taken while making any kind of online payment.
Recently, a case has come to light in which a 23-year-old boy living in Mumbai got cheated of Rs 4.26 lakh, you would be surprised to know that this boy was trying to win an iPhone in nothing but a lucky draw.
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WhatsApp Scam: Lucky draw affair
Under the guise of the scam, the boy paid about Rs 4.26 lakh. According to the report, the transaction was transferred in 34 different transactions. When he did not get his prize, the boy realized that he was being cheated. After this he contacted the police and registered a case.
Scam happened on Instagram for iPhone too
Earlier, a similar case had come to the fore in which the user had lost Rs 29 lakh due to the iPhone. What happened in this case was that the user wanted to buy an iPhone at a lower price and tried to buy an iPhone at a lower price through Instagram. That user had seen an ad on Insta in which the iPhone was available at a low price. After which, due to that fake ad, a loss of about 29 lakh rupees was made.
How to avoid online scam
First of all, keep one thing in mind as it is known by looking at the above two scam cases that avoid getting trapped in any such fake ad. Think for yourself that why a person would sell such an expensive thing at such a low price. What is he benefiting from. When you understand this, then you will be saved from such cases of deception.
Apart from this, instead of resorting to online social media to buy any device, buy it only by visiting the company official site. Apart from this, you can take advantage of discounts from verified e-commerce platforms. Apart from this, if you buy a phone or any device from somewhere else, there is a high risk of fraud.
It is very important to verify before doing any transaction. Then whether it is a transaction of 10 rupees or 10 lakhs, it is very important to verify it first.
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