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Offline shopping has almost become a thing of the past with time. From vegetables to electronics, everyone buys everything from e-commerce sites. And fraudsters use this opportunity. Cheating in traps. Many people are in danger by stepping on it without understanding. But do you know how fraudsters exploit online shopping opportunities?

When ordering something online, the packaging it comes in has the customer’s name, address and phone number written on it. After unpacking, everyone throws the packets outside, in the trash. No one feels the need to delete name, address separately. And this is what fraudsters use as a weapon. Surely you are thinking how? Dropped packets are collected by fraudsters. All the information of the buyers easily goes to them. After that, they called the customers in the name of the customer care of the e-commerce platform. They show the temptation of various offers, rewards. Believe that many respond to it. Then send the link on WhatsApp. Doomsday if you click on it.

Usually, clicking on that link takes the buyers to a fake website. Sometimes it asks to install the app again. It is dangerous to log in there with your own information. Account can be empty instantly. What to do to be careful? Do not click on links sent by strangers. Do not give OTP, password to anyone. After buying things online, be sure to remove the name, address before throwing out the packet.