In this podcast episode of Poonam Sachdeva – Dil Se Dil Ki Baatein, cyber security expert Dr. Rakshit Tandon shares shocking real-life cases of online fraud and how people are losing lakhs and crores in seconds. He talks about dangerous scams like investment fraud, digital arrest scams, and APK-based WhatsApp attacks where a simple click on a wedding card or fake challan can steal your entire banking data. Dr. Tandon explains how scammers use AI deepfake videos, voice cloning, fake police calls, and trusted contact attacks to manipulate people emotionally through fear, greed, and trust. He also reveals how fake cyber help websites trap victims again, how OTP and passwords get stolen, and why even educated people become easy targets in today’s digital world. This episode goes beyond scams. It talks about digital awareness, mobile security, parenting challenges, AI misuse, mental health, and the importance of human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence. If you use a smartphone, do online payments, or have social media accounts, this episode is a must-watch for your safety.