Beware Of Ramadan Competitions On Social Media As These Can Be A Trick by Scammers

While scrolling through the internet, have you also chanced upon Ramadan competitions on social media? Well, you have to beware, as the Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning against them! Yes, they mentioned how these Ramadan competitions on social media could be fraudulent and trick users into sharing their personal and banking information!

Ramadan Competitions Online Can Be A Scam

With hackers getting innovative by the day, now there is another scam that you will want to stay clear of. We are talking about the Ramadan competitions on social media that might end up being tricks by scammers who deceive users into sharing their personal and banking information. As revealed in a report by the Arab News, these scammers have already tricked victims into believing that they have won a cash prize. However, they ask them for payments and personal information in order to claim the reward. So, you might want to be careful, as it can lead to scammers tricking you out of precious Dirhams!

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Steer Clear Of Fake Charity Links

So, users have been warned against such fake charity links, and they have been asked to verify the authenticity of online competitions. Moreover, people have also been asked to award sharing any confidential information and report them to the police in case of any suspicious activities. There are several fake charity links that are also posing as legitimate organisations during the month of Ramadan. So, people have been asked to donate through the authorised organisation and legitimate channels only. It is important to stay vigilant against scammers while following all the necessary cyber security guidelines.

So, if you also happen to come across such competitions on social media, don’t forget to verify and be absolutely sure that this is a legitimate competition and not something that might lead to a scam. And while you’re at it, you might want to let your friends know about this development t as well.

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