Instagram:-A shocking case of online fraud has come to light in Udupi district of Karnataka, in which a 25-year-old woman suffered a huge loss of about Rs 1.94 lakh. Know about it? 
Instagram:-Another incident has come to light in the growing cases of online fraud. 25-year-old Archana (name changed), a resident of Udupi, Karnataka, lost Rs 1.94 lakh after being lured with a lucrative job offer. This incident became a cause of trouble for Archana when she was scrolling on social media and an advertisement caught her attention.
What happened?
Archana was looking for a job on social media. She came across an advertisement on Instagram, which claimed to work in the name of “Amazon Freshers Job in India” and earn money quickly. The advertisement was so attractive that Archana clicked on the link given in it.
After clicking on the link, she received a message from an unknown number on WhatsApp. Soon, she was added to a group, where many people started chatting with her. These people convinced her that she could earn good money by working online.
Initially, some money was given to gain trust
Archana was given easy and quick tasks, like pretending to watch some advertisements or buying small things. In return, she was also sent some money, so that she could trust them. The fraudsters then made her another big offer, telling her that if she invests a little money, she will get back many times more money than that.
The lure of a big investment
Archana was convinced that the job was real. She transferred a total of Rs 1.94 lakh from her savings and borrowed money to different UPI IDs between October 18 and October 24. Initially, she thought she was going to earn a lot.
The truth came out
When Archana tried to withdraw her money, she found out that it was all a big fraud. Her money was blocked, and when she tried to contact the concerned people, no one responded to her. Her number was also blocked on WhatsApp.
Police complaint
After losing her money, Archana lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Udupi. The police have started investigating the case and are looking into the numbers and UPI IDs used in the fraud.
Precautions to avoid online fraud:
Beware of social media advertisements: Do not believe any attractive job offer without checking it.
Do not click on suspicious links: If a link looks suspicious, avoid opening it.
Check the authenticity of the company: Visit the official website of the company offering the offer and get information.
Do not immediately trust Facebook or Instagram advertisements: Genuine companies use their website or trusted platforms like LinkedIn.
Be cautious while making payments through UPI: Do not transfer money to any unknown person or organization.
Message from the government and police:
Cases of online fraud are increasing rapidly. The police have warned people to avoid any suspicious advertisements, messages, or calls. If anyone suspects that he may be a victim of fraud, immediately contact the cyber crime helpline number 1930.
Archana’s story is a lesson:
Archana’s incident reminds us how important caution is in the digital age. Nowadays, fraudsters use such methods that look real. That is why, complete investigation is necessary before taking any big step.
