đ Online Scams That Are Fooling People in Bangladesh đ§đŠ and Around the World đ (With Real Cases!)
Welcome to the digital jungle — where one wrong click can cost you your money, identity, or peace of mind! đą Whether you live in Dhaka, Delhi, or Denver, scammers are lurking in every inbox, DM, and popup.
Let’s break down real-world scams, mixed with Bangladeshi & global examples, so you learn how to spot, stop, and stay safe. đ¨
Let’s break down the Top 10 Scams with REAL stories — so you don’t become the next victim. đ¨
1️⃣ đŖ Phishing Scams – Fake Messages That Steal Info
Scammers pretend to be banks, mobile companies, or official services to trick you into giving your password, PIN, or card info.
đ BD: A man from Cumilla got an email from “bkash-service.com” asking to verify his account. Tk. 14,000 gone.
đ Global: In the US, scammers sent fake “Netflix account suspended” emails. Users lost access + credit card data.
đŦ Bonus: A fake Gmail alert tricked a college student in Barisal — the hacker changed her recovery number and took over her YouTube channel.
đĄ️ Don’t click suspicious links. Always check email domains carefully.
2️⃣ đ¸ Investment & Crypto Scams – Get-Rich-Quick Traps
They promise high profits from crypto, gold, forex, or apps — but all they want is your money.
đ BD: A Facebook crypto group “Crypto Dream BD” took Tk. 25,000 from a youth in Khulna — then vanished.
đ Global: “Bitconnect” stole over $1 billion, claiming to have a magic trading bot.
đŦ Bonus: A YouTuber from India promoted a crypto coin that later “rug-pulled” — thousands lost savings overnight.
đĄ️ If they guarantee returns, it’s a red flag. Always research before investing.
3️⃣ ❤️ Romance Scams – Online Love, Real Theft
Fake lovers on Facebook, Instagram, or dating sites build trust — then beg for money.
đ BD: A girl from Bogura sent Tk. 7,000 to a “UK Army doctor” she met on Facebook. Total fake.
đ Global: A woman in the UK sent over £100,000 to a scammer claiming to be a marine engineer.
đŦ Bonus: A boy in Dhaka was blackmailed with private photos by a scammer pretending to be a girl.
đĄ️ Never send money or private photos to online strangers.
4️⃣ đą Mobile Wallet & PIN/OTP Scams – One Code Can Empty Your Account
They pretend to be bKash, Nagad, Rocket, etc., asking for OTPs or PINs to “fix issues.”
đ BD: A fake “Nagad help center” called a man in Rangpur. After sharing OTP — Tk. 9,200 gone.
đ Global: In the Philippines, scammers called as GCash agents and looted wallets via OTP trickery.
đŦ Bonus: A teenager in Dhaka was tricked into giving an OTP from a fake bKash “promotion” — lost pocket money for the month.
đĄ️ No real service will ever ask for your PIN/OTP. Hang up immediately.
5️⃣ đŧ Fake Job Scams – Work-from-Home or Go-Abroad Scams
“Pay registration fee, earn thousands!” — total lies designed to steal your cash.
đ BD: A student in Gazipur paid Tk. 2,000 for a “remote data entry job” via WhatsApp. Ghosted.
đ Global: A Kenyan man paid $50 for an Amazon job “training fee” — never heard back.
đŦ Bonus: A woman from Mymensingh was offered a Dubai hotel job — asked to pay Tk. 6,500 for “visa processing.” Fraud.
đĄ️ Real jobs don’t ask for money upfront. Always research the company.
6️⃣ đ️ Shopping & Delivery Scams – Fake Products, No Refunds
You see cheap deals on Facebook or shady sites — you pay, but get nothing (or junk).
đ BD: A girl bought a “Tk. 99 Eid iPhone gift” from a fake Daraz page — got a broken toy.
đ Global: Users on Instagram got scammed by ads selling “AirPods for $10.” No delivery.
đŦ Bonus: A guy in Dhaka paid Tk. 1,200 for a branded shoe from a TikTok seller — received torn sandals.
đĄ️ Only buy from verified stores with good reviews. Avoid sketchy links.
7️⃣ 𧞠Loan App Harassment – Fast Loan, Fast Blackmail
Scam apps offer quick cash, then threaten to leak your data if you don’t repay with crazy interest.
đ BD: A Dhaka man borrowed Tk. 4,000 from a shady app. Later, they sent edited photos to his wife demanding Tk. 15,000.
đ Global: In India, over 50 fake loan apps accessed contacts/photos and blackmailed users.
đŦ Bonus: A woman in Chattogram installed a “loan app” for emergency funds — got harassed daily with calls and threats.
đĄ️ Avoid unknown financial apps. Check Play Store reviews and permissions.
8️⃣ đ§đģ Account Hacking & Identity Theft – “You’ve Been Logged Out” Tricks
Hackers use fake login pages, browser pop-ups, or steal recovery info to hack your accounts.
đ BD: A YouTuber in Dhaka lost his gaming channel after clicking a fake “copyright violation” link.
đ Global: A U.S. artist’s Instagram was hacked after a phishing “brand partnership” email.
đŦ Bonus: A kid in Narayanganj lost access to his Facebook after joining a fake “Free Gaming Diamonds” site.
đĄ️ Use 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) and strong passwords.
9️⃣ đ Giveaway & Lottery Scams – You Didn’t Win Anything đ
Scammers claim you’ve won a car, iPhone, or cash — just pay a small “fee.”
đ BD: A man in Jessore paid Tk. 500 to claim a “Toyota Corolla” prize on Facebook. Total scam.
đ Global: In the US, people received “Congratulations, you’ve won an iPhone” texts — those who paid the $5 fee got hacked.
đŦ Bonus: A boy in Tangail sent Tk. 300 via bKash to a random number to “confirm a lucky draw.” Never heard back.
đĄ️ If you didn’t enter a contest, you didn’t win. Simple.
đ đ˛ Messenger/WhatsApp Hacking – When Friends Turn into Scammers
Hackers take over your friends’ accounts and ask you for urgent help or money.
đ BD: A woman in Bogura sent Tk. 1,000 to her “cousin” via Messenger — later found out it was a hacker.
đ Global: In South Africa, scammers used WhatsApp to ask for emergency money from stolen contacts.
đŦ Bonus: A teen in Dhaka clicked a “Funny video, see yourself!” link — his Messenger started auto-sending scam links to all friends.
đĄ️ Don’t trust money requests — even from friends. Always call and confirm.
đĸ Final Tips: Be a Digital Warrior đĄ️đĒ
✅ Think before you click
✅ Never share OTPs, passwords, or PINs
✅ Enable 2FA on all accounts
✅ Use strong, different passwords
✅ Talk to friends/family before sending money online
✅ Report scams when you see them
đ BD Reporting: cyber.police.gov.bd, www.cid.gov.bd
đ Global: reportfraud.ftc.gov, safebrowsing.google.com
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