Scam alert! Don’t fall for tempting offers on New Year 2025 e-cards; here’s why

With just hours remaining for people to welcome the New Year 2025 and begin celebrations, cybercriminals are ready with their deceptive tactics to deceive victims. They are now using novel methods to exploit unsuspecting users in the name of New Year greetings.

Experts have urged people to exercise caution while opening an e-card on WhatsApp wishing them a happy New Year or responding to an automated call promising tempting offers. These may be part of a well-crafted scam that can compromise personal information and drain bank accounts, reported News18 on Tuesday.