Internship Scam Alert: Easy Money Lures Youth into Cybercrime Trap

• The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) warns against internship scams using fake MNC names and letterheads.
• Fraudsters target freshers on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and LinkedIn with lucrative 'work from home' offers.
• Victims are asked for registration, laptop security, or training fees, leading to financial loss and data theft.
• Scams evolve from small tasks (liking videos) to demanding large investments for 'premium tasks' after building trust.
• Red flags include demands for money, personal email addresses for official communication, and excessively high stipends.

Why It Matters: Beware of internship scams; verify offers directly with companies and report fraud immediately to I4C.