Unmasking the Online Scam Sweeping India: Stay Safe in 2025 Research by Aero Nutist | June 26,2025 Have you ever seen an ad promising quick money for simple tasks like identifying colors or writing Google reviews? It might sound tempting, but beware! A popular scam in India starts with small payouts and tricks people into losing big money through fake crypto investments. A post from September 25, 2024, exposed this scam, estimating losses of over ₹5,000 crore. As of June 26, 2025, this issue is still growing, with losses hitting ₹22,812 crore in 2024 alone. Let’s break it down and learn how to stay safe! How This Scam Works This scam begins with cheap websites costing just ₹1,000-2,000. Scammers lure you with easy tasks like guessing colors or saying where the Taj Mahal is located. They pay you small amounts, like ₹49-150, and let you withdraw the money at first. This builds trust. For example, imagine you earn ₹500 in a day by doing quick reviews on Google Maps—...