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Digital Arrest Scams

Cybercriminals pose as law-enforcement officials, falsely accuse you of crimes, and keep you on continuous calls to intimidate you into making payments. They often target seniors or anyone easily alarmed by authority.

Money Mule Scams

Fraudsters lure you with “easy money” and trick you into transferring illegal funds through your account. Even unknowingly acting as a money mule can lead to serious legal trouble.

APK File Fraud

Scammers convince you to download malicious APK files that steal personal data and compromise your device, leading to financial loss. Never download apps from unverified links.

Utility Bill Scams

Impersonators send fake messages threatening immediate service disconnection for unpaid bills. Their goal is to create panic and push you into making urgent, fraudulent payments.

WhatsApp Verification Code Scam

Cybercriminals trick you into sharing your 6-digit WhatsApp verification code to hijack your account and access sensitive information.

Online Trading & IPO Scams

Scammers promote fake stock-market schemes, pre-IPO offers, and fraudulent trading apps using convincing ads and profiles to trap unsuspecting investors.

Impersonation as Law-Enforcement Officials

Fraudsters pose as officials from agencies like Narcotics Control or Customs, accuse you of fake crimes, and demand money or “confidential information” to avoid action.

Deepfake Scams

Criminals use AI-generated audio or video to impersonate familiar people and deceive you into sending money or sharing sensitive information.

Call Forwarding Scam (401#)

Scammers persuade you to dial *401# to redirect your incoming calls to them, allowing identity theft and fraudulent activity.

Fake Job Offer Scams

Fraudsters impersonate recruiters, conduct fake interviews, and ask for personal details or payments under the guise of verification or training fees.

Social Engineering Financial Frauds

You are manipulated into initiating the fraudulent transaction yourself without sharing credentials - often through urgency, fear, or trust-based tactics.

Fake WhatsApp Groups Posing as Bank

Scammers create fake groups using the bank’s name/logo and distribute malicious APK files that compromise your device and accounts.

AI-Generated Voice Scams

Criminals clone voices of family or friends to create urgent situations, asking you to transfer money immediately.

Fake e-Challan Scams

Scammers send fake penalty messages with malicious links or APK files that mimic official portals to steal money or personal data.

Impersonation Scams

Fraudsters pretend to be officials or representatives from trusted organisations to extract money or confidential information from you.

Part-Time YouTube Job Scam

Cybercriminals offer “easy money” for liking or subscribing to online posts across platforms, later trapping you in payment demands or data theft.

Quishing (QR Code Scams)

Scammers use fake QR codes that redirect you to fraudulent sites to steal banking details or personal information.

Fake Advertisement Scams

Fraudsters run misleading ads using fake logos and enticing offers to trick you into paying upfront for non-existent products or services.

AI-Driven Deepfake Scams

Fraudsters use highly sophisticated AI and create videos to dupe you into authorising payments or sharing sensitive personal details.

Phishing

Fraudsters send emails or messages that look completely genuine to trick you into clicking malicious links, downloading harmful attachments, or sharing personal information.

Ransomware

Cybercriminals hide malware inside email attachments, fake websites, or pop-up offers. Once you click, the malware locks your device and demands a ransom for access.

Vishing & Social Engineering

Scammers use persuasive calls, SMS alerts, pretexts, or impersonation to manipulate you into revealing sensitive details or taking actions that compromise your security.

Digital Payment Frauds

Criminals deceive you into making unintended payments or sharing financial information that allows them to access your account and steal your money.

Social Media Frauds

Fraudsters pose as online friends, familiar contacts, or trusted pages to gain your confidence and extract money or personal information.

ATM Skimming

Criminals install skimmers, dummy keypads, or hidden cameras on ATMs to steal your card details and PIN, enabling them to clone your card and withdraw money.

Fake Websites & Search Engine Traps

Scammers create fake websites or display fraudulent contact numbers online that look identical to official bank pages, tricking you into sharing confidential data.

Cheque Fraud & Identity Theft

Fraudsters alter details on stolen cheques or misuse personal documents to impersonate you, open accounts, apply for loans, or access funds without your knowledge.

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