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Taniya Thakur Scam alert
Fake lottery win
WhatsAppOnline₹5,00,000

They messaged on WhatsApp that you've waon lottery share your bank details to get it in your bank

Avoid it: Block the sender directly
12d ago
Fake KYC update link
SMSPan-India

A text claiming your account will be frozen today unless KYC is updated, with a short link to a page that looks exactly like the bank site and asks for your customer ID, password and OTP.

Avoid it: Banks never send KYC links by SMS. Open the bank app yourself or visit a branch. Never complete KYC on a link someone sent you.
14d ago
OTP for receiving money
Phone callUttar Pradesh₹25,000

Caller says they are sending you a refund and asks you to approve a request or share the OTP to receive it. The OTP actually authorises money leaving your account.

Avoid it: No OTP or PIN is ever needed to receive money. Entering a PIN only ever sends money out. Cut the call.
14d ago
QR code to receive payment
WhatsAppMaharashtra₹18,000

A buyer for your used item sends a QR code and says scan it to receive payment. Scanning and entering your PIN debits your account instead.

Avoid it: Scanning a QR always pays out, never in. To receive money, share only your UPI ID or phone number.
14d ago
Fake customer care number
WebsitePan-India₹12,000

You search for bank customer care, click a top result that is actually a fraud listing, and the person who answers walks you through installing a screen sharing app.

Avoid it: Take the helpline number only from the back of your card, your passbook or the official app. Never install any app a caller recommends.
14d ago