Online Scams Targeting Children and Their Families: A Case of Phishing Through Mobile Apps

An eight-year-old boy unintentionally opened a trap set by online scammers who managed to drain a substantial amount from his mother’s accounts by exploiting a belief in a digital threat. The episode centers on a kid who was lured by a promise of free in-game boosts for a popular title and fell into a phishing scheme that escalated into financial loss for his family. The story surfaced through a Telegram channel that tracks scams, underscoring the real danger of social engineering aimed at minors and the adults who trust digital promises.

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