Knowledge
Plain-language guides to the most common cyber-frauds in India. What they are, how they work, the signs you have been hit, what to do in the first 12 hours, what to do in the first 72 hours, and when the bank denies you.
Digital arrest scam
A 'police' or 'CBI' caller keeps you on a video call and instructs you to transfer money to 'clear' an investigation. There is no such thing as a digital arrest in Indian law.
Read guide →Task-based investment scam
A Telegram or WhatsApp group offers small task earnings with real early payouts to build trust. The VIP deposit and tax clearance demands are the extraction mechanism.
Read guide →OTP and phishing compromise
A fake bank message, a KYC update link, or a delivery confirmation collects your OTP or credentials. The debit happens within seconds of entry.
Read guide →Delivery and cashback link scam
A WhatsApp message from a 'delivery agent' or cashback offer contains a link that looks legitimate. The OTP you enter authorises a bank transaction, not a delivery.
Read guide →Business email compromise (BEC)
Your supplier's email is spoofed with a new bank account number. The payment looks routine. The account belongs to the attacker.
Read guide →Fake KYC and account-freeze scam
A caller from 'your bank' says your account will be frozen unless you complete urgent KYC. The 'verification' steps authorise real transactions.
Read guide →Don't see your fraud type?
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