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The Growing Threat of Scams on Social Media (Sri Lanka)

In this conversation Sujit and Shammi discuss the various threats and scams targeting innocent individuals through the use of social media. The main focus is on a trending scam in Sri Lanka where scammers pose as marketing executives from big companies on WhatsApp groups. They promise easy cash in exchange for performing small tasks, such as rating movies, and then ask for a deposit to unlock the next level.

The scammers inflate the numbers and entice people to keep parting with their money. The conversation emphasizes the importance of privacy settings, two-step verification, and not falling for too-good-to-be-true offers or high-return investments.

The Growing Threat of Scams on Social Media (Sri Lanka)

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In this conversation Sujit and Shammi discuss the various threats and scams targeting innocent individuals through the use of social media. The main focus is on a trending scam in Sri Lanka where scammers pose as marketing executives from big companies on WhatsApp groups. They promise easy cash in exchange for performing small tasks, such as rating movies, and then ask for a deposit to unlock the next level.

The scammers inflate the numbers and entice people to keep parting with their money. The conversation emphasizes the importance of privacy settings, two-step verification, and not falling for too-good-to-be-true offers or high-return investments.

Host

Sujit Christy

Guest

Shammi Hewamadduma