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Dark World of Work-from-Home Scams | How Victims Lose Crores Online in India?

Task-based scams are one of the fastest-growing online frauds in India and across the world. They lure people with the promise of easy money, small online tasks, and quick returns. But behind the glossy front lies a well-organized criminal network that exploits psychology, manipulates trust, and ultimately leaves victims devastated. In this video, we uncover everything about task scams—from how they work, why people fall for them, the psychological tricks scammers use, and the red flags you should watch out for. This is not just another awareness video—this is a deep investigative breakdown to protect you, your family, and your community from becoming the next target. What Are Task-Based Scams? Task-based scams, also known as Telegram scams, WhatsApp part-time job scams, or online micro-task frauds, involve fraudsters offering victims simple activities Liking YouTube videos, Subscribing to channels, Writing product reviews, Rating hotels on Google/TripAdvisor, Small data-entry style assignments etc. At first, the victims are rewarded with small payouts, creating a sense of trust. But very soon, the scam escalates. Victims are asked to deposit money into a “platform” or “wallet” with the promise of higher returns. Once enough money is deposited, the fraudsters vanish, block the victim, or trap them in a cycle of further deposits using manipulation tactics. The scam is designed to feel harmless in the beginning, but gradually, it consumes savings, destroys confidence, and leaves victims isolated. These psychological traps are the invisible weapons of fraudsters. Tricks such as Sunk Cost Fallacy, Loss Aversion, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are used exhaustively on victims. Here is a quick example of how this actually gets operated: Imagine this: You’re told to like 5 YouTube videos, and you’re instantly paid ₹100. The next day, you’re asked to deposit ₹1,000 into a wallet to access “higher tasks” that pay ₹2,000 each. You try, and initially, it works—you get back ₹2,200. Then, the scam escalates. Now, you’re asked to deposit ₹10,000 for “premium tasks” with higher rewards. You hesitate, but the earlier success convinces you. Soon, you’ve deposited ₹50,000–₹1,00,000, only to find that your account is frozen. The agents disappear. The “support team” stops replying. This video is part of the Fraud Free awareness initiative, where we expose scams, explain their mechanics, and give people the tools to protect themselves. Have you been scammed? File your complaint at - https://aseemjuneja.in/ Here are some practical steps you can take to Protect Yourself & Your Family: Be skeptical of job offers that sound “too good to be true.” Verify the source—legitimate companies don’t ask for deposits to give work. Never pay in advance for online tasks. Report suspicious numbers to your telecom provider and cybercrime portal. Educate family & friends, especially seniors and teenagers, who are often targeted. This video is not just about explaining scams—it’s about creating a movement against online fraud. Each share, each view, each discussion matters. Install Stock Pathshala for LIVE classes and Webinars now: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/stock-p... 0:00 Task Scams Manipulation 4:13 Scale of Online Task Scams 5:39 Defining Online Task Scams 6:37 Sunk Cost Fallacy 7:19 Loss Aversion 7:53 Fear of Missing out (FOMO) 10:00 Inside the Scammer's Mindset 10:20 Psychological Set up of Scammers 11:40 Types of Agents Involved 14:17 Fraud Free 14:42 Task Scam Example 16:11 Silence of Victims 16:52 Red Flags to Identify a Scam 18:09 Conclusion