These days, people fall prey to online fraud in their quest to earn a little money. So, let us tell you some ways you can protect yourself from online fraud.

With digitalization, things have become much easier. Now, whether it's banking, making a payment, or ordering food at home, everything is done in just a few minutes with just a click. However, this has as many advantages as it has disadvantages. Online fraud has increased significantly these days. Scammers lure people into their trap by promising them money. In their quest to earn money online, people neglect safety and fall prey to fraud. Therefore, we tell you some ways to help you avoid online fraud.

Ways to Avoid Online Fraud

1. Don't click on unknown links or emails

Most online frauds these days are committed through emails or links. In this case, you receive a message or email on your phone claiming cashback, winning a lottery, or receiving a voucher, and you are asked to claim it using a link provided. People often fall prey to scammers and, by clicking on the link, become victims of online fraud. Therefore, do not click on any unknown link, as companies never send such links.

2. Don't Install Third-Party Apps

These days, everyone wants to earn money from home. Many games or apps show you ads promising easy money. Seeing these ads, people download these apps without thinking twice. In reality, all your information and data are leaked through these third-party apps, making them easy to defraud. In many cases, phones are also hacked through these apps. So, don't lose your hard-earned money for a little greed and avoid downloading any third-party app without verifying it.

Double your online security

In addition to keeping these things in mind, don't share your OTP with anyone unnecessarily, whether you earn 50 rupees or 1 crore rupees. Additionally, to double your online security, turn on two-step verification on your device so that no one can access any of your accounts without your permission. Using strong passwords on your Gmail and other apps can also help you deter online scammers. Also, always keep an antivirus installed on your phone and laptop.