• Legal Liability: Victims may face criminal charges under anti-money laundering laws, even if they claim ignorance. Also, sharing login credentials violates platform terms and may result in account suspension or legal consequences.

  • Regulatory Action: Financial watchdogs like SEBI may penalize individuals for involvement—intentional or not—in illegal financial activities.

  • Financial Loss: Victims risk losing their account balances and may be forced to repay illicit funds.

  • Identity Theft: In the case of social media scams, the victim’s professional identity could be exploited, causing career and reputational damage.

  • Data Breaches: Sensitive information linked to your account could be exploited.

  • Involvement in Criminal Activity: Your account could be used for fraudulent job postings, phishing schemes, or spreading misinformation.