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Diwali is just days away, and people are busy buying gifts and looking for festive deals. Scammers can use this time to trick shoppers and steal their money or personal details.
You may get a call from someone pretending to be a bank or government official. They might ask you to verify your account or send a link to steal your banking details.
Some scammers use fake success stories and testimonials to promote investment schemes. They may promise high returns or guaranteed profits to convince people to invest, leading to possible financial losses.
Festive sales often come with big discounts and limited-time offers. But not every deal is genuine. Some fake shopping links are designed to steal your card details when you make a payment.
Scammers may share emotional stories or urgent appeals to get people to send money. Fake charity requests can make people act out of sympathy without checking whether the cause is genuine.
A free gift or special festive offer may sound tempting, but it could be a trap. Scammers may ask you to pay to claim a gift or use such offers to lure you into investment schemes promising high returns.
Take a moment to check an offer before making a payment or sharing your details. Use official websites to verify information, be cautious about investment promises and never share your banking details or OTPs with unknown callers.