Nine scams, one page each.
Short cards on the scams most common in India, in English and Hindi. Each says what it looks like, what to do and what to do if you already fell for it. Got a message right now? Check it here. If money was taken, call 1930.
Digital arrest call
डिजिटल अरेस्ट कॉल
The police never arrest anyone on a video call.
UPI and payment request scam
UPI और पेमेंट रिक्वेस्ट स्कैम
You never need your PIN to receive money.
KYC update and fake app file
KYC अपडेट और नकली ऐप फ़ाइल
A bank never sends an app file by message to update your KYC.
OTP and PIN theft
OTP और PIN की चोरी
A bank never asks for your OTP, PIN or CVV.
Investment and task scam
निवेश और टास्क स्कैम
A real job never asks you to pay money before you can start.
Fake customer care number
नकली कस्टमर केयर नंबर
Real customer care never asks for your PIN or OTP, and never asks you to install an app to get a refund.
Prize, lottery and gift scam
इनाम, लॉटरी और गिफ़्ट स्कैम
A real prize never asks you to pay money first.
Remote access app scam
रिमोट एक्सेस ऐप स्कैम
A bank or a government office never asks you to share your phone screen.
Photo and video blackmail
फ़ोटो और वीडियो से ब्लैकमेल
Paying a blackmailer does not make them stop, and the shame is theirs, not yours.