Online scammer viral chat

Internet scams are highly prevalent online where the scammers intend to deceive people by leading them to install malicious APK files. A Bengaluru resident Chetty Arun recently had a similar encounter where a scammer tried to trick him into installing a suspicious APK file.

Instead of negating the offer Arun decided to hold a conversation with the online scammer and cleverly managed to reveal some of the scammer’s deceptive tactics. Arun shared the exchange on social media which caught the attention of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

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Arun’s interaction with the scammer led to an insightful exchange that disclosed the scammer’s tactics and intentions

It all started with the scammer’s attempt to mislead Arun into downloading a malicious APK file. Arun did not ignore or dismiss the idea and engaged in a conversation. Arun initiated the conversation when the scammer did not pick up his call.

He started with a friendly banter, which led the scammer to reveal their fraudulent methods. The heartwarming exchange took a different turn when the scammer confessed to gaining access to victims’ WhatsApp accounts and their OTPs for unauthorized access to e-commerce and banking applications.

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Surprisingly, the scammer got friendly and even cautioned Arun against downloading suspicious APK files. They had a long conversation but as soon as Arun urged the scammer to share scam-prevention tips with others, the scammer understood Arun’s intentions and instantly deleted their chats.

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Check out Arun Chetty’s viral thread:

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The insightful conversation went viral on social media and the thread even caught the attention of Paytm Founder

The conversation gained traction on social media platform X in no time. It caught the eye of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Arun’s witty approach piqued Sharma’s interest. He was impressed by the way Arun handled the situation and he even shared the thread.

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The viral thread became a topic of discussion about online security and scam awareness. The Paytm founder wrote,

You won’t stop till you read this full thread !

The insightful thread highlighted the prevalence of online scams and also the lack of vigilance and education in combating cyber fraud. It set an example for users to be cautious while interacting with unknown entities online. It is important to verify identities, avoid downloading suspicious files, and report any distrustful activity.

Have you ever been a victim of online scams? Let us know in the comments.

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Ananya Bose
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