In the digital age, social media relationships are becoming more and more popular. However, this is also a "fertile land" for coupons who take advantage of the trust and emotions of others to appropriate property. To avoid becoming a victim, you need to keep the following principles in mind:
1. Be careful when strangers express their feelings too quickly
Many people were scammed because of a series of "emotional attacks". If a new acquaintance online has said a word of love, wants to get married, or called you "the fate of life" after just a few days of chatting - be careful.
2. Check personal information carefully
If you are skeptical, you can:
- Find their representative's image online to see if it was stolen from another place.
- Look at their social media accounts: have they been around for a long time, have they really interacted, have they made friends or commented?
- If a new account is created with few followers, blurred photos or little information - it could be a fake account.
3. Absolutely no money transfer
Scammers often make up situations such as: having difficulties and needing money urgently, preparing to visit friends but being held at the airport, having an accident with a family member... No matter how emotional they tell you, you absolutely cannot transfer money to someone you have never met in real life.
4. Do not share sensitive photos
Some cases were threatened with posting private photos or clips online. To avoid being controlled, you should keep the boundaries clear, do not send private photos or clips to anyone you know online.
5. Ask relatives and friends
When you see unusual signs in your relationship, share with your trusting friend to look alert. Many people are deceived into prolonged time because they hide things, causing both affection and money damage.
6. Proposal to make a video call or meet
Scammers often try to avoid video calls or face-to-face meetings. If after many weeks, many months you still can't see the real face or meet, you need to reconsider.
7. Police newspaper when suspected of being scammed
If you suspect you are being scammed, you should report to the police or a technology crime prevention agency for timely support. Reporting early will help protect yourself and others.
