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How to spot and avoid task scams on WhatsApp, Telegram
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Even after making the deposit, victims cannot access their fake earnings, and their real money is lost.
Victims are told they must deposit their own money, usually in cryptocurrency, to unlock and complete the next set of tasks and withdraw their supposed earnings.
According to the FTC, these scams begin with an unexpected message on WhatsApp, Telegram, text message, or social media, offering quick money through simple online tasks such as "optimisation" or "product boosting.
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