00:00If you think India is experiencing an increase in cyber scams, you are definitely right.
00:05Meta has flagged India as the world's second hotspot for international cybercrime syndicates after the US.
00:12The reason? The scams feel so convincing. They use generative AI.
00:16This has made scams faster, smarter and harder to detect.
00:20Common cyber scams in India include investment scams, fake job scams, deep fake impersonations and romance scams.
00:28Meta removed 10.9 million Facebook and Instagram accounts last year for violating policies against scams and fraud.
00:36How to stay safe from scammers?
00:38Never share your banking details by phone, SMS, WhatsApp or email.
00:42Don't reuse the same password for multiple logins.
00:45Level up your digital literacy.
00:47Beware of any investment scheme promising quick returns.
00:51Do a reverse image search on any suspicious photos.
00:55And if you are a victim, call the cybercrime helpline at 1930.
00:59Scams are evolving.
01:01Staying alert online isn't optional anymore.
01:04It's absolutely essential.
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