A local number initiates the scheme, featuring a foreign voice with an unmistakable Asian accent. The caller swiftly pitches a remote job promising a thousand dollars a day with no formalities or introductions. Rejection results in an immediate hang-up, while eagerness triggers a shift to Whatsapp and eventually a Telegram channel.
One social media user, continuing the interaction, details an offer of Tk100 for subscribing to various YouTube channels. The stakes escalate when an investment proposition is introduced—sums ranging from Tk2,600 to Tk8 lakh, promising double returns. Refusal means no further payments for subscribed videos. A Bkash merchant number is provided for transactions, raising suspicions of a potential scam.
As experts caution against falling victim to phishing scams, they emphasize the risk of divulging personal information during such calls. With details like full name, mother’s name, date of birth, and phone number, scammers can exploit vulnerable individuals. Furthermore, warnings circulate about the potential use of these calls to record voices for Deepfake manipulation, adding an alarming layer to the growing threat.
