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• Beware of fake offers, gifts or messages of wishes coming in the name of August 15.
• Clicking on a link in a message from an unknown number can lead to financial fraud.
• Check the authenticity of messages and avoid suspicious links without succumbing to the lure of attractive offers.

Independence Day Fraud Alert: 79 years of India's independence have been completed and this year 80th Independence Day will be celebrated in the country. This festival is considered very important for every citizen of the country. On the occasion of August 15, various programs are organized across the country, flag hoisting is done. There is an atmosphere of excitement throughout the country. Scammers take advantage of this excitement and happiness of citizens. Scammers send you messages in the name of Independence Day wishes, which can empty your bank account. Now let's know how this scam happens and what to do to avoid it.

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August 15 Offers Scam

Scammers send messages to your phone using various company names. These messages include offers, gifts or other attractive things. Specially, a link is also added to this message. The message sent by the scammers says, click on the link below to avail special gifts and attractive offers on August 15, Independence Day. Many people believe and click on these messages and the links in the messages. After this, your bank account is emptied within a few moments and all the money in your account is transferred to the scammer's account. (Photo Courtesy: Pinterest)

Remember these tips

Always remember, don't believe such messages on your smartphone on 15th August, 26th January, Diwali or any other festive days. Because scammers cheat people in the name of gifts, wishes, offers and sales and try to extort money from them. Do not click on any links in messages from unknown numbers. Doing so has a high chance of emptying your bank account and leaving all your money in the scammer's account.

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These may be phishing links and clicking on these links may hack your mobile or control to scammers. Also all the money in your account can go to the scammer's account. If you get any such message on your smartphone, don't click on it.