A Gurugram resident attempts to make money by liking YouTube videos, but ends up losing Rs 8.5 lakh.
A Gurugram resident attempts to make money by liking YouTube videos, but ends up losing Rs 8.5 lakh.
Ankush Pandey
There are more and more instances of people losing thousands of rupees after placing their trust in strangers and making online payments. Since numerous scams have been reported over the past few months, we would like to caution our readers to exercise caution before making any online payments. A Gurugram resident was allegedly conned out of Rs 8.5 lakh in another similar incident when con artists claimed they would pay to like YouTube videos. The victim was allegedly informed by the con artists that they would receive Rs 50 for each like.
Gurugram resident Rs 8.5 lakh
According to a PTI report, Simranjeet Singh Nanda, a Gurugram resident, lost Rs 8.5 lakh after being conned into liking YouTube videos in order to make money. According to the report, the con artists approached the victim and offered to pay Rs 50 for each like. A WhatsApp message that talked about an "investment opportunity" was sent to the victim. Nanda was connected to a few people via Telegram by the message. The initial plan called for Rs 50 for each YouTube video "like."
However, the victim states in the complaint that the con artists then allegedly requested money transfers for "merchant tasks." Nanda succumbed to the trap, transferring approximately Rs 8.5 lakh in various transactions on March 27, March 28, March 29, and March 30.
YouTube scam spreading malware
Scammers have been using AI-generated videos that look like tutorials but contain harmful links to spread malware, which is another type of YouTube scam that has been going on for some time. A report by digital knowledge firm CloudSEK proposed that since November 2022, there has been a 200-300 percent month-on-month expansion in Youtube recordings that contain connections to stealer malware like Vidar, RedLine, and Raccoon. These videos, which purport to be tutorials on how to download cracked versions of software like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Autodesk 3ds Max, and AutoCAD, include links in their descriptions. In all actuality, these authorized items are simply accessible to clients who have paid for them.
In addition, the use of AI-generated videos from platforms like Synthesia and D-ID, which are featured in the aforementioned YouTube videos, is on the rise.
"It is common knowledge that videos of humans, particularly those with particular facial features, appear more familiar and trustworthy." Thus, there has been a new pattern of recordings including man-made intelligence created personas, across dialects and stages (Twitter, Youtube, Instagram), giving enrollment subtleties, instructive preparation, special material, and so forth " Furthermore, danger entertainers have additionally now embraced this strategy," the CloudSEK report expressed.
