Online Scam: These days, posts like the ChiChi Call viral video are spreading rapidly on social media.

Online Scam: Posts like the viral ChiChi Call video are spreading rapidly on social media these days. If you see links related to leaked video calls or other alleged scandals in your feed, clicking them without thinking could prove costly. Cyber ​​experts say this entire incident is part of a well-planned online scam known as the Ghost File Scam.

Who was targeted?

The name of Filipina lifestyle and travel influencer Vera Hill, known online as ChiChi, is being linked to this trend. Claims are being made that a private video of her has been leaked. However, no authentic video exists on any credible source.

Analysts say the clips circulating on TikTok, Facebook, Telegram, and Reddit are either edited or misleadingly reproduced videos from others.

This game has happened before

According to reports, the same gang has previously operated a similar ghost file scam using false tags like Pinay Gold Medalist and another name. This means this isn't a new method, but rather a reworked version of an old scam.

How does the Ghost File scam work?

This scam relies on SEO poisoning techniques. Scammers flood internet search results with blogs and pages containing keywords like "ChiChi Video Call Full." Once a user clicks on the link, they are redirected to a fake streaming page. This is where the game begins, and the user's IP address can be instantly captured.

A fake Facebook Age Verification login page may open. You may be redirected to a phishing site that steals login details. A message asking you to install a plugin to watch a video may appear, which is actually malware. This malware can perform keylogging, potentially compromising sensitive information like banking passwords.

Recognize danger signs

If clicking a link repeatedly opens different websites, or a login page suddenly appears, be cautious. Ignore messages like "Install a plugin." Don't download any unknown extensions.

Legal risks are also not low.

In India, creating and spreading private or deepfake content without consent is a criminal offense. It can be punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Sharing such purportedly viral videos, whether real or fake, could land you in legal trouble.

What to do?

Avoid clicking on any sensational links. Verify information from a reliable source and avoid forwarding misleading content. Remember, not everything that goes viral is true; sometimes it's just a digital hoax.