All scams summarised and shown below. Stay Alert
Scammers target people of all ages, but middle-aged and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable. Be cautious.
1.TRAI Phone Scam: Fraudsters claim to be from TRAI, stating your mobile number is linked to illegal activities, and services will be suspended.
- Reality: TRAI doesn’t suspend services; telecom companies do.
2.Parcel Stuck at Customs: Scammers claim a parcel with contraband has been intercepted and demand payment.
- Action: Disconnect and report the number.
3.Digital Arrest: Fake police officers threaten digital arrest or online interrogation.
- Reality: Police don’t conduct digital arrests or online interrogations.
- Family Member Arrested: Scammers claim a relative will be arrested and demand payment.
- Action: Verify with family members before taking action.
5.Get Rich Quick Trading: Social media ads promise high returns on stock investments.
- Reality: High-return schemes are likely scams.
- Easy Tasks for Big Rewards: Scammers offer high sums for simple tasks, then ask for investment.
- Reality: Easy money schemes are scams.
7.Credit Card Issued in Your Name: Fake executives confirm large transactions on bogus credit cards.
- Action: Check with your bank.
- Mistaken Money Transfer: Scammers claim incorrect transactions and ask for refunds.
Action: Verify transactions with your bank.
9.KYC Expired: Scammers ask for KYC updates via links.
- Reality: Banks require in-person KYC updates.
10.Generous Tax Refund: Fraudsters pose as tax officials, asking for bank details.
Reality: Tax departments already have bank details and communicate directly.
- Verify information before acting.
- Don’t click suspicious links.
- Confirm transactions with banks.
- Report suspicious calls/numbers.
- Be cautious of high-return schemes.
- Update KYC in-person.
- Don’t share personal/bank details.
- National Consumer Helpline (1800-11-4000)
- Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
- Local Police Station