WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money

 

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Team of Hukumindo

Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "5 Characteristics of Phishing Links That Can Drain Your Bank Account", "Examples of Fraudulent Spam Emails", "I Have a Contract Whose Goods Have Not Been Delivered, How Do I Sue Under Indonesian Law?" you may read also "How To Report Online Scammer Or Fraud To The Police In Indonesia" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'WhatsApp Fraud Mode 'Like' on YouTube Videos to Obtain Money'.

Fraud or scams circulating on WhatsApp (WA) are now increasingly varied. Most recently, there are scams that promise money just by 'liking' YouTube videos, but in the end it's the victims who will lose money. Scams like this are common in India. Cybercriminals usually spread these deceptive messages via WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Facebook.[1]

Initially, fraudsters will contact potential victims via WhatsApp to offer job vacancies. Fraudsters usually claim to be representatives of global media companies whose names are unknown to many. The vacancies offered are very tempting, users only need to 'like' a YouTube video and will obtain USD $  0.5,- or around IDR 7.000,- per 'like'. Fraudsters promise potential victims can obtain USD $ 60,- or around IDR 898 thousand in a day.[2]

To convince potential victims, fraudsters even send small amounts of money, for example USD $ 2. This money is a payment for completing three tasks where the fraudster will send links to three YouTube videos, then ask the victim to like the videos, and share the screenshots. After that fraudsters enter the second phase where they will ask for the user's personal data to send payments. Then they'll pretend they're having a technical problem in the payment process.[3]

The fraudster then asks the victim to download an application to make the money transfer process easier. The problem is, these applications are usually trojans or malware that can steal personal data. After that the fraudster will ask the victim to send USD $ 1 for verification. It is there that the fraudster will have all of the user's banking data, from OTP, email, bank account, and credit card information.[4]

If you have ever received a message like this, promising a lot of money just by doing a simple job (just by doing 'like' on YouTube videos), you should be suspicious because it could be a scam. As soon as they get money from the victim, the fraudster will immediately delete their WhatsApp account and look for other victims. Be sure to immediately report suspicious WhatsApp accounts like this, and immediately block them so they don't contact you again. Also, don't let your personal number spread on sites or social media in public.[5] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us then, feel free in 24 hour, we will be happy to assist you. 

*) For further information please contact:

Mahmud Kusuma Advocate

Law Office

Jakarta - Indonesia.

E-mail: mahmudkusuma22@gmail.com

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References:

1. "Awas! Penipuan WhatsApp Bermodus Like Video YouTube Dapat Uang", inet.detik.com, Diakses pada tanggal 7 Februari 2023, Link: https://inet.detik.com/security/d-6542805/awas-penipuan-whatsapp-bermodus-like-video-youtube-dapat-uang

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

5. Ibid.