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New Delhi: On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, many people take emotional decisions due to love and romance, but this time becomes the biggest opportunity for online scammers. Emotions are high around this special day, people spend a lot on gifts and surprises and are quick to trust. In such a situation, scammers lay romantic looking traps, which can break you emotionally as well as cause huge loss financially.

From dating apps to fake shopping sites, there is danger hidden everywhere in the scams happening around Valentine’s Week and 14th February. Cyber ​​criminals are most active these days. Therefore it is very important to remain alert. So let us know about those major online scams that you should beware of this Valentine’s Day.

game of cheating by pretending to be in love

This is the most dangerous and common scam of Valentine’s Day. Scammers make contact on dating apps or social media. Within a few days, they start showing a deep emotional connection, but sometimes avoid video calls or meeting face to face. After some time, some emergency suddenly arises like medical problem, legal problem or financial crunch. They ask you for money, gift cards or transfers. Once the money is sent, either more requests keep coming or the person disappears completely. Remember, never send money to a person whom you have never met in real life.

fake shopping websites

Scammers create attractive websites on Valentine’s Day offering huge discounts on jewellery, perfumes, watches, chocolates and gifts. These sites look professional and promise fast delivery. After ordering, either the product never arrives or you get a very cheap and fake product. Always check reviews outside the website before purchasing, verify contact details and stay away from sites that ask for payment upfront but do not have a return policy or have fake customer care numbers.

Fake message of surprise gift

During Valentine’s week, a text message or email often comes from an unknown number in which it is written that a special Valentine’s surprise gift is ready for you. To get it, you are asked to confirm the address by clicking on a link and pay the delivery charge.

This link takes you to a fake page where your bank details, card information or personal data is stolen. If you have not ordered any gift yourself or you do not expect to receive such a surprise from anyone, then never click on that link. Genuine delivery companies never ask for sensitive information through random messages.