Christmas Scam Alert: WhatsApp Messages Can Empty Your Bank Account!

• Cybercriminals exploit festive cheer with fake Christmas greetings and gift offers on WhatsApp.
• Scam messages often originate from hacked contacts, making them appear trustworthy.
• Clicking malicious links leads to fake websites requesting bank details or installs malware to steal OTPs.
• Fraudsters target relaxed individuals during holidays, using urgent language like "limited offer."
• Protect yourself: Verify links, never share confidential info, enable two-step verification, and report fraud immediately to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Why It Matters: Beware of festive WhatsApp scams; verify links and protect your financial information to avoid fraud.