Impersonation Scams: How to Spot & Stop Fraudsters
Impersonation scams occur when fraudsters pose as trusted entities to manipulate victims. By hijacking authority or familiarity, they bypass skepticism to take advantage of the victims.
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Identity Theft
Identity theft involves stealing personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, bank account, biometrics) to commit fraud.
Phone Call Scams in India
Phone scams are fraudulent phone calls or messages that appear to come from legitimate sources like banks, courier services, government offices, or tech support teams. The goal? To manipulate you into giving up sensitive data or money.
The TRAI SCAM
What is TRAI SCAM? In recent months, a concerning scam has emerged in India involving fraudsters impersonating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These scammers contact individuals, falsely claiming that their mobile numbers will be deactivated due to issues like fraud cases or incomplete… Read More »The TRAI SCAM
ScamYodha
ScamYodha is a powerful web application designed to safeguard individuals and businesses from falling victim to scams. It aims to create a community-driven approach to fraud prevention by allowing users to contribute to a growing database of known scams, thereby protecting others from falling victim.
The FEDEX SCAM
The FedEx Scam is a phishing or social engineering scheme where scammers impersonate FedEx or other courier services (DHL, BlueDart, Professional, DTDC etc) to trick victims into sharing personal or financial information.
Phone Call Scams and Risk Management
How does scammers reach you? Phone call scams are a common tactic used by scammers to trick individuals into giving away personal information or money. These calls can come in many forms, such as a fake charity, a fake government agency, or a fake family… Read More »Phone Call Scams and Risk Management