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Umair Shakoor 😈
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Cyber Crime Awareness: Don’t Fall for the "Wrong Link" Scam!

Inspired by a case shared by @amitdubey, a Cyber Crime Investigator

As a cybersecurity enthusiast, I’m passionate about helping people stay safe online. Here’s a real-life scam I learned about to raise awareness about a common tactic cybercriminals use.

Key Lesson: No one needs your permission or a link click to send money into your account—it happens directly. But scammers trick you into clicking links to steal money from your account. Stay alert!

Case Study: A small business owner received a call from someone posing as a customer:

  • Scammer (via call): “I want to buy your product and send a deposit now. Click the link I sent to receive the payment.”
  • Victim: After clicking, they got a notification that money was withdrawn from their account.
  • Scammer: “So Sorry!, I sent you the wrong link! I’ve sent a new one to refund your money and cover the deposit.”
  • Victim: Clicking again led to more deductions. The scammer kept blaming “technical issues” and sent more links, tricking the victim into losing thousands through repeated withdrawals.

Takeaway: Never click unsolicited links, even if they promise payments. Verify any transaction directly with your bank or trusted platforms. Scammers prey on trust—don’t let them win!

This is a summarized case I learned from @amitdubey for educational purposes only. If any details are off, I’d welcome corrections. My goal is to spread awareness, not cause harm.

Let’s protect each other online! What’s a scam you’ve heard about, and how do you stay safe?


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