My Relative Almost Fell for This Scam! How to Avoid Similar Traps ⚠️

Don’t Click That Link! Learn How to Spot Fake Offers⛔

Last week, one of my relatives received a message claiming a free recharge of ₹749 due to Mukesh Ambani’s son’s wedding on July 12. The message said that this recharge was a gift from Mr Mukesh Ambani himself to all the people of India to celebrate his child’s wedding. It urged them to click on the link below and fill the mobile number on the website after showing a screen showing the final steps to get the free recharge on the website. Share this message with 100 people on WhatsApp and after doing this step your recharge will be done for free.

Message: “12 July को अनंत अंबानी कि शादी होने की खुशी में मुकेश अंबानी जी दे रहे हैं पूरे भारत को फ्री में ₹749 वाला 3 महीने का फ्री रिचार्ज | तो अभी निचे नीले रंग की लिंक पर क्लिक करके अपने नंबर पर रिचार्ज करे। । https://loottofferr[ . ]xyz/Recharge"

So he came to me to ask about it, to confirm whether it was a scam/fraudulent link or not🤔.

I told them how to spot these scams yourself. The points that I told them are prepared in such a way that everyone can read it and share it with their family and friends so that from now on they can identify these scams.

These kinds of scams are everywhere, so I have explained how to spot the red flags🚩🚩:

1. 🎁🚫Unbelievable Offers: Did they offer something for free? Remember, No one gives anything away for free.
2. 🔗❓Strange Link: The website link in the message appears suspicious and doesn’t seem to be from a trusted source, such as lootoofferr[,]xyz or similar examples like .tl, .ut.
3. 🔎✅Verification: Take some time to verify the authenticity of the message by searching on Google, YouTube, or reliable news sources. Legitimate offers are mostly covered by credible news sources, provides reassurance.
4. ⏰❌Urgent Action Required: Another common tactic used by scammers is to create a false sense of urgency. “Click now before it’s too late!” they insist. However, don’t be deceived.
5. 💳🔒Asking for personal information: Such as mobile number, Aadhar card, PAN card, bank account details, date of birth, or any other sensitive information. Genuine companies never request such sensitive data through WhatsApp or Facebook messages or emails.
6. 🚩Spreading the Scam: Asking you to share the message with a large number of people is another red flag — legitimate offers do not spread this way.

After listing these red flags, I explained that while these offers might sound exciting, they’re designed to steal personal information or infect devices with malware.

And then it clicked to my relative that it was a scam and said, “This is definitely a fraud! “

Scammers use a variety of tactics. Here’s another common one: You receive a message or email claiming you’ve won a large amount of money or a luxury prize (car, vacation, etc.). To claim your prize, you’re asked to pay a small “processing fee” or provide your personal banking information.

🚩Red Flags: Unbelievable prizes, unexpected winnings, demands for upfront payment, requests for personal information.

These tips are important for keeping yourself safe, but it is equally important to share this knowledge with your loved ones. Help your friends, family, and especially less tech-savvy relatives understand how to identify scams. By spreading awareness, we can create a safe online environment for everyone.🛡️🌐