"It Was A Trap": Man Joins Interview Link For HR Round, Loses Rs 2.5 Lakh

Mr Alam also advised people to be careful as these cybercriminals are "targeting designers and developers or any working professional."

India has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of cybercrime cases over the years. Job scams contribute to the highest number of cyber crimes reported in the country. Cybercriminals find innovative ways to scam people out of their hard-earned money. Security agencies keep coming up with new solutions to counter these scams, but there is a need to be aware of the methods they use to target innocent people. Recently, a user shared that as he was looking for a new job, he fell victim to fraud and lost $3,000 (approximately Rs 2.5 lakh) as a result. It started with a promising opportunity - @crankybugatti on Twitter reached out to me regarding a design role in a company related to a web3 communication app called @SocialSpectra. pic.twitter.com/7cIwfMUWeK

Product designer Naved Alam shared his ordeal on X (formerly Twitter). He said that he wanted to share his story so that people are aware of such cyber frauds and not fall prey to these criminals. "Recently, I fell victim to a scam on Twitter and lost $3000.It started with a promising opportunity - @crankybugatti  on Twitter reached out to me regarding a design role in a company related to a web3 communication app called @SocialSpectra,"  the social media user said alongside screenshots of his conversation with a user about a prospective job opportunity.

Mr Alam said that the conversation moved from X to Discord where he was asked basic questions. "The conversation moved to Discord, where things seemed legitimate. Basic design questions were asked, and they even seemed impressed with my work. Then came the request for an HR call, and I was provided with a link to join. Little did I know, it was a trap," he said.