Job and easy-money scams on social media
Social media scams use real-looking profiles, reels, ads and direct messages. The account may look old, and the comments may be bought.
Guides
Part-Time Like and Rate Task Job ScamA WhatsApp message offers Rs 500 to Rs 5,000 a day for liking videos or rating products. The first…Prepaid Task Telegram Group ScamA Telegram group has you 'buy' items and promises the money back with commission. The merchant…Work From Home Data Entry Registration Fee ScamData entry and form filling jobs promise monthly pay but first ask for a registration, kit or…Overseas Job and Work Visa Agent ScamAgents promise well-paid jobs abroad and collect visa and ticket fees, then vanish or send people…Fake E-Commerce HR WhatsApp Job ScamA 'recruiter' from a known shopping or tech brand messages you on WhatsApp with an easy job, then…Government Scheme and Subsidy Registration ScamForwards offer free laptops, cash or subsidy under a government scheme if you register through a…Student Visa Consultant Advance Fee ScamA study-abroad consultant promises a guaranteed admission and visa for a large advance. Learn how…Medical Visa and Hospital Deposit ScamA broker promises fast hospital admission or a medical visa and asks for a big deposit that never…Business Loan Subsidy and Mudra Agent ScamAn agent promises a business loan or subsidy under a government scheme and takes a fee or margin…Call Centre Job Security Deposit ScamA call centre or customer care job offer asks for a security deposit, uniform fee or training…Courier and ATM Franchise Agency ScamAn offer to open an ATM, courier or delivery franchise with guaranteed monthly income takes…Mystery Shopper Task ScamA 'mystery shopper' job asks you to buy items or test a money transfer with money they send first.…Google Maps Review Reward ScamYou are paid a few rupees to review places on a map app, then asked to deposit money for 'higher…Cab and Delivery Partner Onboarding Fee ScamA fake recruiter says you can join a ride or delivery app after paying for an ID, uniform or kit.…
Check before you act
- A stranger moves the chat to WhatsApp or Telegram.
- A prize needs a payment or a code first.
- The profile is new, or the followers are bots.
- The offer is far better than any normal shop or job.
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