This rising number of cases that even have similar modus operandi proves that people are shockingly unaware of what’s happening around them. There can be no excuse for lack of awareness.

If something is too good to be true, nine times out of 10 it is. It is very important to understand that there is no benevolent stranger in the US or Europe leaving you their millions or no lottery you have won (that you never even bought) or no magic investment that will see your money grow 100% in a few days or weeks.

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Banks these days are constantly bombarding account holders with warnings against sharing one time passwords or OTPs. Yet, why do no warning bells go off when an absolute stranger demands it of us?

Why are we never suspicious when someone tells us we need to deposit thousands of rupees first in order to access a prize or lottery winnings?

No matter what we are made to believe, or how persuasive the person at the other end is, it goes without saying that there are no shortcuts to making pots of money. Stay aware and alert at all times because sometimes we may not even know we have been defrauded within the Hour.