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Youtube Scam

Imagine getting a call from someone pretending to be a senior police officer from places like the Delhi Crime Branch or Mumbai Cyber Cell. They claim your face has appeared in a porn video on YouTube and say a serious case is being filed against you under cybercrime laws. You panic, feel scared, and don’t know how to react—which is exactly what the scammer wants. This is part of a growing and dangerous scam where fraudsters use fear and fake police identities to trick people into sending money or personal details.

Medical Emergency Fraud

Medical Emergency Scam

Medical emergency scams are fraudulent appeals for financial aid, claiming someone needs emergency treatment, surgery, or hospital care. The goal? To trick you into donating money—often in small amounts—using fake stories, images, and urgency.

Investment Scams: Stock Market Frauds

Investment scams are fraudulent schemes where scammers promise high returns with little or no risk. They may pretend to be financial advisors, traders, or even official-sounding institutions. Latest in the list is stock market scams — a rising concern due to the explosion of online trading apps and YouTube “experts”.

Digital Arrest Scam

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The digital arrest scam involves scammers impersonating law enforcement officers or representatives from government agencies to deceive individuals into believing they are under investigation or facing imminent arrest. Using various communication channels such as phone calls, emails, or text messages, these scammers fabricate scenarios where the victim’s name is allegedly linked to criminal activities like money laundering, fraud, or tax evasion.

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Visa Scams in India

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A visa scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers deceive individuals seeking visas for travel, work, study, or immigration purposes. These scams can take various forms, such as bogus visa application services, fake job offers, or fraudulent immigration advice. Victims are often tricked into paying fees for non-existent visas or providing personal information that can be used for identity theft.

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Fake Job Scams

Job scams in India commonly involve fraudulent job postings online, where scammers impersonate legitimate companies or recruiters, promising lucrative positions in exchange for upfront payments for registration, training materials, or security deposits, often targeting desperate job seekers with unrealistic offers and disappearing once the money… Read More »Fake Job Scams

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Romance Scams

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A romance scam is tricking someone by pretending to be involved in a romantic relation and extorting money. Romance scams are a widespread and deeply damaging form of fraud, leaving victims not only financially drained but emotionally shattered. These scams are often perpetrated by organized criminal gangs, who work together to take money from multiple victims at a time.

Grandparents Scam

What is the Grandparents Scam? The Grandparents Scam is a deceptive scheme where fraudsters impersonate a grandchild in distress to manipulate elderly individuals into sending money. The scam preys on the love and concern grandparents have for their family, making it one of the most… Read More »Grandparents Scam

Pig Butchering Scam

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A pig butchering scam is a type of long-term scam and investment fraud in which the victim is gradually lured into making increasing contributions, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, to a fraudulent financial scheme.

Interception Fraud

Technology makes life easier, but it also creates new ways for scammers to deceive people. One such trick is interception fraud, where scammers exploit unsuspecting victims. This blog explains what it is, how it works, and how to protect yourself. What is Interception Fraud? Interception… Read More »Interception Fraud