Beware of scams in the various media in Egypt

*Awareness article: Beware of fraud and fraud through the media and media* Issued by the National Authority for Intellectual Awareness. With the proliferation of digital platforms and modern media, the methods of fraudsters have evolved and become more persuasive and widespread. Scam gangs exploit people's trust in the media, official logos, and fake celebrity voices to steal money and data. Our goal at the National Authority for Intellectual Awareness is to protect the awareness of the community, and this is the conclusion of what every citizen should know. *The most popular ways to scam through the media and media today* - *Fake Sponsored Ads*: Pages that claim to be banks or well-known companies and offer quick loans, a 300% investment with a return, or fake prizes. They often use state emblems or images of officials. - *Impersonation of institutions*: WhatsApp messages or calls claiming to be from the Central Bank, the Internet Investigations Department, or the Ministry of Solidarity and requesting to update your data or pay a fee to receive a grant. - *Deepfake*: clips of media professionals or businessmen promoting cryptocurrency trading platforms. The sound and image are fake by AI. - *Contests & Giveaways*: "Congratulations on winning iPhone" or "Free credit". The link asks for your bank card details or shipping charges. - *Fake job offers*: "Work from home for a salary of 20k". They ask you to pay a training fee or send you a photo of your card. - *Quick Invest*: Unlicensed Forex or cryptocurrency trading platforms. You start with a small amount and you earn, and when you increase the amount they disappear. - *Emotional blackmail*: Fake accounts that build a relationship of trust and then ask for emergency financial help or threaten to post photos. *8 Danger Signs That Reveal the Quorum* 1. *Urgency*: "Offer is for the end of the day only" or "Your account will be closed within an hour". 2. *Request Confidential Information*: Full card number, CVV, OTP code, or password. No official body asks for it. 3. *Suspicious Links*: A single letter is different from the original site such as 'bank-masr.com' instead of 'banquemisr.com'. 4. *Linguistic errors*: Loose wording or literal translation in letters claiming to be official. 5. *Pay First*: "Pay a clearance fee" or "Prize receipt tax". The real prize doesn't need to be paid. 6. *Fantastic profits*: Any investment that guarantees you 30% per month is a 100% scam. 7. *New Accounts*: A Facebook page with only 50 followers and shows cars at the text of the price. 8. *Prevents you from consulting*: "Don't tell anyone about this opportunity so that you don't waste." *How to protect yourself and your family: practical tips* 1. *Stand and think for 5 minutes*: The scammer is based on your emotion and fear. Don't make a decision under pressure. 2. *Check the source*: Find the official number or website yourself. Do not call the numbers in the suspicious message. 3. *Two-factor authentication*: on WhatsApp, Facebook, email, and your bank account. This stops 90% of hacks. 4. *Don't click links from anonymous*: even from a friend. Maybe his account is hacked. Ask him on the phone first. 5. *Don't transfer money to someone you haven't met*: Especially Vodafone Cash or InstaPay for strange numbers. 6. *Disconnect your work device from your browser*: Do not enter bank data on a mobile phone with games or unknown apps. 7. *Adult and children* Science: They are the most targeted group. They understood that the bank employee was not old enough to ask for a code. 8. *Report immediately*: If you have a complaint or become a victim, call the Internet Detectives on 108 or the hotline 15469. Prompt reporting saves others. *The National Authority for Intellectual Awareness Mission* Cyber fraud is not the intelligence of the criminal, but the exploitation of people's goodness. Your consciousness is the first line of defense. The media is a double-edged sword: a source of knowledge, or a gateway to fraud. Share this article with your family and work groups. Everyone who is made aware of it today is less of a victim tomorrow. *Always remember*: Official authorities do not request your data via call or message. There is no prize without participation. There is no quick profit without risk. The National Authority for Intellectual Awareness - Together Towards a Safe and Conscious Society.