Your bank account may become empty due to the combo offer of Netflix and Prime Video for ₹ 299: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: With the increasing craze of digital streaming in India, cyber thugs have also started spreading their net. These days, an attractive advertisement is becoming increasingly viral on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Telegram, in which only ₹299 or ₹499 It is being claimed to provide annual ‘combo subscription’ of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney + Hotstar. If you are also thinking of making payment after seeing such offers, then stop! this is a big OTT scam Whose aim is to steal your hard earned money.

How do swindlers trap you? (The Modus Operandi)

Attractive Advertisement: Scammers create professional-looking posters using the logos of big companies. In these, words like ‘limited period offer’ or ‘festival sale’ are used so that the user takes a hasty decision.

Fake payment link: As soon as you click on the ad, you are taken to a third-party website or WhatsApp chat. There you are given a UPI link or QR Code to make payment.

Data theft: In some cases, you are asked to fill a form which asks for your name, mobile number as well as credit/debit card information. This information is used to access your bank account through phishing.

Missing after payment: As soon as you pay ₹299, the fraudsters block you or give you an ID-password that doesn’t work.

How to protect yourself? (Safety Tips)

Use official platforms only: Always buy subscription of Netflix, Prime Video or any other OTT platform through their official website or app.

Avoid unknown links: Never click on links of ‘cheap’ deals on WhatsApp or Telegram. These links can also install malware on your phone.

Caution regarding UPI PIN: Remember that you never need to enter your UPI PIN to receive money. If someone asks you to enter a PIN or scan a QR code, understand that it is a fraud.

Compare prices: Platforms like Netflix and Prime Video have their own fixed prices. No legitimate vendor can give you an annual combo of all these for ₹299.

What to do if you get cheated?

If you have become a victim of this scam, immediately inform your bank and get the card blocked. Along with this, the Cyber ​​Crime Portal of the Government of India www.cybercrime.gov.in Register complaint on or helpline number 1930 Call at.

Be careful, stay safe! ‘Cheap’ isn’t always good in the digital age, especially when it comes to your financial security.