How to stay
safe?
As
always, remember no one
offers something for free.
Whether it is free internet
access or tickets to a
concert, if it is something
of value, then you will be
expected to provide some
value in return. Steer clear
of offers that seem too good
to be true. If you receive a
message from someone you
know and trust, please let
them know that their link
may be a problem. No matter
what, don’t open a link from
anyone if you aren't
entirely sure the links are
valid.
Data Net Blog
Data Net Blog
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Free Internet Access? Don’t fall for this one
One of the popular internet scams that has been doing the rounds since 2017 is the one about “Free Internet”. This scam seems to resurface and somehow manages to claim quite a few unsuspecting victims. Here’s how they catch you.
- Ads are created on Google, Facebook, popular search engines and social media platforms advertising free internet hours.
- The ads look professional and show up on general searches and on social media when surfing. This offers a sense of validity.
- Once you click on the ad, you will be taken to their website, where you will be asked to perform an action, such as
- Filling out a form with your Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Sharing your credit card information, and though you will be promised that your card won’t be charged, you may end up signing up for something or subscribing to a service for which your card will be charged later.
- Sharing a few email IDs or phone numbers--basically contacts with whom you will be asked to share the message in return for free internet service.
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