Attention: How to escape online fraudsters in Austria!

Am 1. Dezember 2024 informiert die "Watchlist Internet" über häufige Online-Betrügereien in Österreich und bietet Tipps zur Vermeidung.
On December 1, 2024, the "Watchlist Internet" informs about frequent online frauds in Austria and offers tips for avoiding. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Attention: How to escape online fraudsters in Austria!

Österreich, Land - In Austria, online fraudsters are increasing more and more who attract unsuspecting users with tempting offers. As the "Watchlist Internet" reports, people are contacted via unknown numbers or social media and asked if they want to make a lot of money quickly. This is often a perfidious job fraud. The supposed tasks - such as liking profiles or testing apps - simply sound, but the actual intentions of the fraudsters are often under the pretext of alleged fees or material costs. After payment, however, the promised wages often fail to materialize and the money paid is retained.

Caution of job fraud

In order not to fall on this stitch, the "Watchlist Internet" advises to cancel any contact and block the fraudsters. Users should also file a complaint with the police to protect themselves and others. The fraud is particularly perfidious because it takes advantage of the growing search for flexible online jobs. If you beg for a quick earnings, the alarm bells are allowed to ring!

However, there are legitimate ways to earn money on the Internet. According to a report by Shopify, there are a variety of creative business ideas that help people achieve an income in flexible and often risk -free way. From the creation and sale of digital products to print-on-demand articles to social media consulting, there are numerous ways to secure yourself financially. Drop shipping or monetization of a blog is also becoming increasingly popular. So if you want to make money from home, there are enough sources of inspiration! However, the most important thing remains to protect yourself from fraudsters and to research everything thoroughly. The key lies in safety and the selection of serious offers.

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