Introduction
The "Earn Big from Easy Tasks" scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers lure victims with promises of high earnings for completing simple tasks, such as liking YouTube videos, filling out forms, or writing reviews. These tasks are often presented as part of a legitimate job offer or an easy way to make money online. However, the ultimate goal of the scammers is to trick victims into investing money or providing personal information under false pretenses.
A Recent incident
In a recent incident, a 48-year-old man from Kharghar, Mumbai, fell victim to an "Earn Big from Easy Tasks" scam. The scammers approached him with an offer to make quick money by completing simple online tasks. Initially, he received small payments for tasks like liking YouTube videos and writing reviews, which built his trust. However, as the scam progressed, he was asked to invest more money to unlock higher earning tasks. Over time, he transferred a total of ₹17.9 lakh to four different bank accounts, hoping for returns that never materialized. Realizing he had been scammed, he reported the incident to the Navi Mumbai cyber police, who have registered a case of cheating
News Clippings
Incident 1
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Incident 2
Ref: Lucknow woman loses Rs 1.75 lakh after agreeing for online work from home job - India Today
Incident 3
Ref: Like YouTube Videos To Earn Rs 5,000 Per Day: Check How This Dangerous 'Task Scam' Works - News18