Scam Education Hub
Major Scam Types in India
Learn how common fraud patterns work before you click, pay, share an OTP, scan a QR code, or trust an unknown caller. Each guide covers warning signs, real examples, and step-by-step prevention.
UPI Fraud
QR code traps, collect requests, fake screenshots, OTP theft, and refund scams via UPI.
Read guideWhatsApp Scams
Investment groups, fake job offers, KBC lottery fraud, and phishing links via WhatsApp.
Read guideDigital Arrest
Fake CBI, ED, police, TRAI, and customs video-call extortion threatening digital arrest.
Read guidePhishing & Fake Websites
Fake bank portals, cloned government sites, and fraudulent shopping websites.
Read guideInvestment Scams
Fake trading apps, crypto traps, Telegram pump-dump, and guaranteed-return schemes.
Read guideE-commerce Fraud
Fake shopping sites, marketplace scams, COD fraud, and advance-payment traps.
Read guideRomance Scams
Fake relationships on dating and matrimonial apps to extract money over time.
Read guideAlready lost money or shared sensitive details?
Call the National Cybercrime Helpline at 1930 immediately and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. For bank or UPI fraud, also contact your bank or payment app support without delay. The first 30 minutes are critical for transaction reversal.
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