Facebook sextortion scam: Mumbai Man loses Rs 12.24 lakh in romance fraud! Check 5 tips to stay safe

A man was recently defrauded to the tune of Rs 12.24 lakh in a sextortion scam. It all started when the complainant sent a friend request to a female user. 

1. Don’t Send/Accept Unknown Friend Requests

   On Facebook or other social media platforms, you should not accept friend requests from unknown users. Similarly, you should not send friend requests to individuals you don’t know. 

2. Avoid Money Requests From Strangers

   If you’ve created a bond with a stranger on social media platforms, you should not entertain their requests for money.

3. Don’t Take Part In Any Offers

   Scammers also try to loot the money from social media users by asking them to participate in offers or deals. One should avoid any such requests from unknown users on Facebook or other platforms. 

4. Don’t Share Intimate Photos, Videos

   Social media users should avoid sharing intimate photos or videos with others. Fraudsters can use the media to blackmail you, as happened in the case described above. 

5. Seek Help

   In case you have been looted in a sextortion fraud, reach out to the cyber cell of the police department. You can simply dial 1930 to contact the new Helpline number against cyber crimes.