They have been on the internet for years, have been used on different social networks and have adapted so well that today it is difficult to know right away if they are true or not. Called fake or false profiles, most of them are used in criminal tactics to deceive and financially harm followers and victims online. Check below the main alerts for fake profiles on social networks, which are the official Superdigital accounts and what to do if fakes contact you: How do fake profiles work? The first step to identifying a fake account, regardless of the social network, is to check whether it is verified or not.
The blue symbol next to the name indicates that the profile belongs to the brand or company. Furthermore, the approach to fake profiles is very similar. The first step is to follow your profile, send India Email List messages and try to take some action through: Sending a verification code to your number: we've already gathered the most common types of WhatsApp scams , remember? This is one of them. The criminal sends a code via SMS and you, without knowing that it is a fraud, end up allowing access to your messaging application, contacts, etc.
Payment of fees or invoices: the approach often also offers prizes, sweepstakes and other advantages that do not exist. This is part of the scheme and leads customers to carry out some financial transaction. • Request for a card password or other personal data: as we have already said here, lending your account or card can become a huge trap, especially if the request was made via social media. ? 3 signs of a suspicious account to keep an eye on: And how do you know if a profile is fake or not? The first sign is the verified symbol next to the account name — you can check the Superdigital examples below.