
Cyber Crime - Don’t get tricked by Fake DP!
Depending on the objective and setting of the social media site, display photographs might represent personality, professionalism, hobbies, or branding. You must make intelligent decisions and portray yourself in a way that is consistent with your objectives and ideal persona. It is strongly advised that you constantly investigate and confirm the validity of profiles and claims through reliable sources before making any final decisions since you might be vulnerable to social engineering scams via accounts with phony display images.

• false gift Vouchers from CEO Profiles - Scammers set up false whatsapp profiles with DPs that resemble CEOs or higher-ranking officials to send messages claiming and giving gift vouchers, including apple gift coupons, to be shared with colleagues.
• Matrimonial Scams: On matrimonial websites, attractive people's photos are used to build bogus accounts, engage in chats with prospective brides and grooms, and then request money.
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• Fundraising scams - Scammers build profiles with empathetic display images and then make the claim that they require money for social, educational, or medical objectives.
• Investment/Ponzi Schemes - Scammers establish profiles with DPs of successful investors/financial gurus to garner credibility before offering phony investment opportunities with unrealistic claims of large profits.