Whatsapp Phishing Scams: Fake messages, breathtaking links and trusts on WhatsApp – Cyber thugs have made the digital world the base of crime. Fishing scam floods looted the common people, but now the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to crush this ‘cyber monster’.
Union Minister of State for Home Bundi Sanjay Kumar revealed that in 2025 so far 7.8 lakh SIM cards, 83,000 WhatsApp accounts and more than 3,000 Skype IDs have been blocked. But the courage of the thugs is no less. A fraud of 1.85 lakhs from a retired officer in Hyderabad has again raised the alarm bell.
The new weapon of the thugs WhatsApp Fishing Scam has now become the most dangerous face of cyber crime. Thugs trap innocent people by making disguise of government agencies, banks, or courier companies. Their move? Official logo, verified looking account, and demand for immediate payment. In Hyderabad, 72 -year -old retired Assistant Secretary was defused by HMWSSB’s fake WhatsApp message. By luring the ‘token of Rs 13 token’, the thugs clicked on the link, and blew 1.85 lakhs from their account in minutes. 10 unauthorized transactions and hacked phone – this is the dreadful face of cyber fraud. The police registered a case under the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act, but the thugs are still absconding.
‘Operation Clean’ of the Ministry of Home Affairs
Millions of Account Block! The Ministry of Home Affairs has waged a war against cyber fraud. In 2024, 43,797 complaints were received through WhatsApp, and 66 lakh cyber offenses were registered from 2021 to June 2024. This year, cyber fraud caused a loss of 22,845 crores, showing a 900% increase in the last 5 years. Action of Home Ministry:-
- 7.8 lakh SIM cards, 83,000 WhatsApp account, and 3,000 Skype ID blocks.
- Identification of 15,000 fake bank accounts, 7 thugs arrested.
- ‘Suspicious call/message check’ facility launched on 1930 helpline and www.cybercrime.gov.in.
- ‘Save scam’ with meta and dot, which is training people to avoid fake links and OTP moves.
Black game of fishing scam: how to implicate
The strategy of cyber thugs is so clever that even very intelligent gets trapped. Their tricks:-
- Fake profiles: Government logo, verified tick mark, and trusted looking numbers.
- Immediate demand: ‘Bill’, ‘Verify the account’, or ‘Give OTP for safety’.
- Dangerous links: Malware link in the name of fake payment gateway or app updates.
- Foreign Number: Grave users with missed calls or messages.
Recently, CERT-in caught a flaw in WhatsApp’s iOS and MAC version, which can steal hackers chat and data. Users have been advised to update the app immediately.
Caution is rescue
The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cyber experts repeatedly – vigilance is your armor.
- Rescue Tips- Do not click on the link: Avoid the link to unknown WhatsApp messages.
- Do verification: Check the bill or account information from the official website/customer care.
- Do not give OTP: Never share OTP, PIN, or bank details on phone or chat.
- Report: Block suspected account from WhatsApp in-app tool. Call on 1930: Complain cyber fraud immediately or report on www.cybercrime.gov.in.
Digital India shield
The Ministry of Home Affairs is the mission of the Ministry of Home Affairs – to make digital India safe. WhatsApp has so far banned more than 98 lakh accounts in 2025, in which 19.79 lakhs were blocked without complaints. The ‘Cyberdost’ campaign is spreading awareness on YouTube, Instagram, X, and WhatsApp. There is also an eye on the network of foreign thugs, especially Cambodia and Myanmar. The Ministry of Home Affairs has made an action plan by meeting with the officials of Cambodia.
Attention One click and all finish
A wrong click can take away your life earnings. The strictness and vigilance of the Ministry of Home Affairs can prevent this digital robbery. Have you ever faced fake messages? Call 1930- Because the next target of cyber thugs can be anyone.
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