Fraud warning from the Presidency on social media!

With the development of technology, new users join the Internet. As the number of users increases, the number of fraudsters increases at the same rate. Children and the elderly, in particular, are the number one targets of scammers. Unconscious users are ensnared by fake users and tempting offers that look like real.

Presidential Digital Transformation Office warned its citizens about 8 different fraud methods on social media. Most of us are aware of these traps, but it is useful to warn those around us so that everyone becomes aware.

Common fraud methods on social media

• Credit Trap: It is a fraudulent method in which personal information and prepayment are requested with the claim that you can get instant credit.
• Crypto Asset Scam: It is a fraudulent method that promises to make a profit by investing your money in crypto assets and is asked to pay.
• Fake Institutional Accounts: It is a fraud method in which credit card information is stolen with links shared from fake accounts opened using the names of public institutions or companies.
• Fake Friend Fraud: It is a fraud method in which fraudsters who gain trust through friendship obtain personal information and then ask for money.
• Lottery Scam: It is a fraud method that says you have won a prize and is asked to pay in order to get the prize.
• Paid Membership Scam: It is a fraud method that requires payment with the claim of providing a movie or music platform membership at an affordable price.
• Fake Social Media E-Mails: It is a fraud method in which usernames and passwords are captured by e-mails prepared using the name and interface of social media platforms.
• Low-Price Sales Fraud: It is a fraud method that is claimed to sell especially electronic goods at prices far below the market price.