By Admin 
As Valentine’s Day is coming closer, online search, gifting, shopping and social media activity is also increasing rapidly. People are planning gifts, trips and surprises to make their partners feel special on 14th February. But cyber scammers have also started taking advantage of this opportunity. In fact, a small click in the name of love and gift can empty your bank account. In such a situation, let us tell you today that scammers have also become active during Valentine’s Week, in such a situation, you too have not received the message of free gift and I love you.
Be alert from romance scams
Romance scams are seen the most during Valentine’s Week. These scams usually start from dating apps and social media platforms. Scammers create fake profiles and first have normal conversations, then gradually send emotional things or messages like I love you. After building trust, money is demanded on the pretext of medical emergency, job problem or coming to meet. In many cases, the front account disappears as soon as the money is sent.
Free gift and delivery message
During Valentine’s Week, many people suddenly get a message or call that a surprise gift or flower delivery has come for them. For this you are asked to click on the link or share OTP. By doing this the scammers gain access to the bank account. Relying on such messages without any confirmation can prove costly.
Beware of giveaway scams
During Valentine’s Week, posts about winning free dinner, holiday packages or expensive gifts go viral on social media. By clicking on the link given in these posts, you are asked to fill the form and deposit a small amount in the name of processing fee. Actually these links are fake, through which both your data and money are stolen.
Trap of fake online shopping websites
The craze for shopping increases on Valentine’s Day. Taking advantage of this, scammers create fake websites that look like the real thing. They are lured by big discounts and cheap prices. As soon as a user enters his personal details or bank details here, his information gets stolen.
acquaintance scam
In some cases, scammers call and claim that someone you know has sent a message or gift for you. They try to win trust by showing name, photo or other information and then immediately demand OTP. Once the information is shared, the bank account gets compromised.
How to keep yourself safe?
- Do not click on unknown links.
- Do not share OTP bank details or personal information with anyone.
- Avoid the temptation of too cheap offers and free gifts.
- Be sure to check before shopping from a new or unknown website.
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