- A WhatsApp scam has surfaced online, offering a Rs 25 lakh cash prize.
- The message comes with a video explainer and a fake lottery number.
- Users should not share any personal details with unknown messengers.
A WhatsApp scam targeting Indian users has surfaced online. The news comes from India Tech Today, where a team member received a messenger from a scammer promising a Rs 25 lakh prize as part of the KBC Jio lucky draw. The message comes with a video explainer of the entire process, and users are asked to share their personal details on WhatsApp. After following all the steps, the message claims the money will be credited to the account.
The Cyber Crime Unit has warned Indian WhatsApp users not to share details in reply to such messages and explained how to spot such scams through a blog.
WhatsApp scam that claims to offer Rs 25 lakh
The WhatsApp scam fake lottery message includes the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the logo of Sony Liv. The famous quiz show KBC is telecast on Sony Liv featuring Amitabh Bachchan, and the addition of the Sony Liv logo is aimed to make the message believable.
Further, the script is written in both Hindi and English, which claims that the target has won a Rs 25 lakh cash prize as part of a lucky draw with a lottery number, which seems fake. The messages are being sent from a +92 345 6808747 mobile number, and the 92 ISD code is for Pakistan.
What to do in such a case?
Cyber Crime Unit has stated that in such cases, the scammer contacts the target through WhatsApp and asks for personal details. The user should not share any personal information with the unknown number when claiming a free prize, as it could compromise the user’s security. The user should report the case to the nearest station. The scam messages are usually crafted oddly with faulty grammar and should be easy to identify.
