Beware! These searches on Google may lead you to a FRAUD!
Fraud cases on Google: Google, these days, is considered as a doctor with answers to all the questions. In case of any illness, they search for their symptoms and start looking for medicine. But don't forget, it has also become a threat to life.
Currently, coronavirus is the most searched topic on google. Likewise, there has been a sudden rise in the cases of fraud. On Google, people often search for information that is, usually, harmful to them.
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Meanwhile, the hackers keep looking at these discoveries and as soon as you look for them you fall prey to their deception. You will find such discoveries here.
During the unprecedented times of coronavirus pandemic, everything is going digital be it online banking or even small transactions. There are many advantages but disadvantages as well. Hackers, who commit online fraud, create URLs similar to those of banks.
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After that, whenever you enter that URL, you fall into their trap and they steal money from your account. So, if you want to take information from google you can but make sure you don't enter the fake website.
People often search for customer care numbers on Google for queries. Most people become victims of online scams because of this. Hackers create fake company websites and put their number and email id on Google.
Similarly, people give them the requested information after which they become victims of online scams.
You must never search for customer care numbers on Google instead get them from the company's official website and protect yourself from fraud. There have been several fraud cases reported via Google, so you must beware of these.
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