Stay safe from AI deepfakes, WhatsApp scams, fake apps, investment fraud, and phishing attacks targeting Indians.
Over 600 fake IPL ticket booking sites and 400 fraudulent streaming platforms are targeting RCB vs GT finals fans in 2026. Find out how the fake QR code ticket scam works, how to spot the red flags, and what to do if you've already paid.
Around Eid ul Adha 2026, UPI payment scams targeting cattle buyers and sellers are spiking. Fake payment screenshots, advance payment fraud, and QR code tricks are the main threats. Here's what to watch for and how to stay safe this Bakrid.
Fake e-challan messages on WhatsApp are installing APK malware on Android phones across India, with victims losing lakhs in minutes. Here's what this scam is, how it works, and what to do if you've been targeted.
Scammers are calling investors with fake SIP cancellation notices and using UPI tricks to drain bank accounts. Here is exactly how the fake mutual fund SIP cancellation scam works in 2026 and what you should do right now to protect yourself.
Fake EPFO passbook apps are stealing provident fund balances in 2026 by cloning the official UMANG interface. Learn exactly how the scam works, what warning signs to catch, and what to do if you've already been targeted.
Fraudsters are targeting PF account holders with fake EPFO KYC update SMS and WhatsApp messages in 2026. Here's how the scam works, the warning signs you need to spot, and how to protect your hard-earned provident fund savings.
Ahmedabad gangs in 2026 are using AI deepfakes to run fake Aadhaar loan app scams, taking out loans in your name without your OTP. Find out how this biometric fraud works, the warning signs to watch for, and what to do right now.
Fake investment app scams using celebrity deepfakes are surging on Instagram and YouTube in India. AI-generated videos of real celebrities lure victims into fraudulent platforms. Here's how to spot them, how the trap works, and what to do if you've been hit.
Fraudsters are sending fake electricity bill QR codes via WhatsApp and pasting sticker QRs over real ones at discom counters. Your UPI payment goes straight to a scammer. Here is exactly how the fake electricity bill QR code scam works and how to stop it.
Scammers are replacing real QR codes at petrol pumps and kirana stores with fake ones that quietly route your UPI payments to fraud accounts. Here's how the scam works, the warning signs, and exactly what to do if it happens to you.
Fraudsters are sending fake income tax refund SMS messages to steal bank details from Indian taxpayers in 2026. One victim lost Rs 1.5 lakh to a single message. Here is how the scam works, the warning signs you need to know, and exactly what to do if you get hit.
Fake job offer scams on LinkedIn and Telegram are targeting Indian freshers in 2026 with AI-generated interviews and convincing offer letters. Learn how these scams work, the red flags to watch for, and how to report fraud immediately at cybercrime.gov.in.
