Cyber crime is on the rise, and no one is immune. This post includes the story of Baburao, a freelance designer who fell victim to phishing, ransomware, and bank fraud. It explains common mistakes such as clicking fake links, reusing passwords, not using 2FA, and not keeping backups. It then provides practical tips to prevent cyber crime, including strong passwords, software updates, secure Wi‑Fi, backups, and reporting suspicious activity.