“Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Responds to Scammer Offering Cybersecurity Tips”
"Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Responds to Scammer Offering Cybersecurity Tips"
A user of the social media platform X had an unexpected twist in his interaction with a scammer. Initially intending to confront the scammer, the user, Chetty Arun, chose instead to engage in a conversation. The exchange, which Arun shared through a thread on X, including screenshots of their WhatsApp chat, turned from confrontation to an unusual camaraderie.
The scammer, who confessed to scamming people for the last ten years, opened up about the techniques used, including the use of APK files to take control of victims’ phones. Surprisingly, the conversation ended on a positive note with the scammer offering Arun cyber security advice and well wishes for his upcoming wedding.
I spoke with yet another scammer today. I don't know why I do this, but here we go.
— Chetty Arun (@ChettyArun) April 19, 2024
It all started with a few annoying Whatsapp messages trying to scam me. But we ended up wishing each other good luck 😂
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The thread caught the attention of many, including Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who found it compelling enough to retweet with a comment encouraging his followers to read it. The post received varied reactions from other users, ranging from appreciation for the educational aspect to comparisons with entertainment shows for its engaging content. Some users expressed hope that the scammer would find a legitimate job, while others were left reevaluating their views on scammers.
Whatsapp shared a few tips that can help you protect yourself against cyber fraud.
1. Pause and think before opening links or attachments from an unknown sender.
2. Stop the conversation if you can’t verify the contact’s identity.
3. Block and report any suspicious contact.
4. Update your privacy and security settings.
The story serves as a reminder of the human elements that can emerge even in unlikely scenarios and emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant against cyber fraud on platforms like WhatsApp.
