8 articles tagged with cyber fraud India
Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming apps are flooding WhatsApp and Telegram, designed to steal your UPI credentials and install malware on your Android phone. This scam alert breaks down exactly how these frauds work and what Indian football fans can do to stay safe before match day.
Fake IPL 2026 tickets targeting the RR vs GT clash are flooding WhatsApp and Telegram. Scammers use AI-generated QR codes, fake reseller groups, and UPI fraud to steal thousands. Here's exactly how it works and what to do if you've been targeted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting automated calls claiming your mobile number will be blocked by TRAI? Here's exactly how this DoT disconnection scam works and how to protect yourself.