As millions of Indians are observing and celebrating Ramadan, cybercriminals are exploiting the spirit of charity and generosity with fraudulent schemes. Scammers are leveraging deceptive crypto giveaways, fake donation campaigns and counterfeit e-commerce sales to dupe unsuspecting victims. CloudSEK researched and informed that the pages with social media verification badges are creating AI-generated promotions and psychological manipulation- these new scams are becoming harder to detect.
During the month of Ramadan, many people choose to donate to charities and NGOs to support underprivileged communities.
Scammers are taking advantage of this by creating fake donation websites or impersonating legitimate organizations on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.
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With the rise of cryptocurrency interest in India, fraudsters are running fake crypto giveaways in the name of Ramadan blessings. These scams promise free Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Islamic-themed tokens but are designed to drain victims’ wallets.
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Many e-commerce scammers set up fake websites offering huge discounts on clothing, perfumes, and home decor for Eid shopping. These scams steal payments without delivering any products.
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How to stay safe:
Scammers are hijacking verified social media accounts to run fake Zakat or Ramadan giveaways. They use blue ticks and AI-generated testimonials to gain trust.
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If you suspect or fall victim to fraud, act fast:
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