Beware! WhatsApp messages offering job of Rs 3000 per day is a scam

People should think twice before accepting such claims. Generally, these messages are nothing more than a joke and lead to a cyber attack.

It seems that scammers find a way to commit online fraud and mislead people despite so many measures taken by social media platforms to combat the same. In one such recent case, people have reported receiving messages offering them part-time work from home (WFH) for a salary of Rs 3,000 per day.

The message that WhatsApp users receive from unknown contacts also says that those who sign up for work will receive Rs 50. All they ask you to do is click on the link provided. Well, don't be fooled by this lucrative offer. A report by India Today verified the authenticity of this offer and found that clicking on that link could result in the loss of money and sensitive data.

People should think twice before accepting such claims. Generally, these messages are nothing more than fraud and lead to a cyber attack. Get in the habit of checking such messages before clicking on the links. Sometimes scammers try to lure people on behalf of big companies and falling into prayer over such claims becomes easy.

If you receive such a message, the smartest thing to do is ignore it and block the contact. You can also report the contact.