Mumbai, February 17: As online scams continue to rise, many individuals fall victim to fraudulent activities while booking services like hotels or tickets. One such scam is the "fake number" scam, where scammers impersonate legitimate businesses, tricking consumers into making payments. Let's learn what a "fake number" scam is and how to avoid it.

Recently, Instagram content creator Shreya Mitra became a victim of this scam. While booking a hotel for her upcoming trip to Puri, she googled Mayfair Heritage Puri and contacted the number that appeared at the top of the search results. Unaware that it was a scam, she made a UPI payment of INR 93,600 for the booking. When she later requested an email invoice, she discovered that she had been duped.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천What is a Work-From-Home Scam? Know How to Spot and Avoid This Remote Job Fraud?

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These fraudulent numbers are listed prominently in search results, and victims unknowingly call or visit these sites, thinking they are contacting the official business. Once the victim engages with the scammer, they may be tricked into providing payment or sensitive information, leading to financial loss or identity theft.

How Can You Protect Yourself From Scammers?

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