Cyber Fraud News: Beware! ‘These’ mistakes on social media will be costly, bank accounts will be empty; A big warning from the government
- Beware! ‘These’ mistakes on social media will be costly
- The bank account will be empty
- A big warning from the government
Cyber Fraud: you on social media Do you click on ads that appear, promising huge profits”color: #3366ff;”>Cyber Security Department ‘I4C’ has alerted the public about this issue. ‘I4C Cyber Dost’ through its official ‘X’ (Twitter) handle has appealed to people not to fall prey to the lure of profit and fall into the trap of such schemes.
Government warning
In a post on social media, I4C said betting apps have become the new hotbed of fraud. I4C noted that the Noida police recently busted a gang targeting people through such betting apps. The gang used to contact people through social media and cheat them by luring them with fake investment schemes. Through its handle, ‘Cyber Dost’ has advised the public to stay away from any betting links or investment advertisements found on social media.
Noida Police recently busted a betting app gang that allegedly targeted people through Social Media, luring them into betting and fraudulent investment schemes. pic.twitter.com/kdrJPgUHPf
— CyberDost I4C (@Cyberdost) June 24, 2026
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- Don’t fall for schemes that promise guaranteed returns or “risk-free” profits.
- If investing, do it only through authorized and regulated platforms.
- Also, don’t install apps on your phone without thinking or verifying any app.
- Before installing any app, verify it on Google Play Store or App Store.
- Also, if you are a victim of any kind of cyber fraud, report it by contacting the National Helpline number 1930 (1930).
Mistakes to avoid on social media
Cybercriminals are using social media platforms to trap people. They use apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to contact people and then scam them in the name of investment opportunities.
- Never open links sent by strangers on social media.
- Ignore ads promising huge profit plans.
- Do not share your bank details, Aadhaar details or other sensitive information with anyone.
- You need to be more vigilant to avoid cyber fraud.
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