It was supposed to be a quiet Tuesday. Ramesh (name changed), a seasoned software engineer from Hyderabad, had just wrapped up a client call and was halfway through his coffee when his phone buzzed. An email notification. Then another. And another. “Account successfully created,” one read. “Transaction of ₹4,20,000 processed,” said the next. He blinked. […]
There’s something heartbreaking about hearing stories about people who serve our nation falling prey to scams that many of us don’t think twice about. The kind of scam that doesn’t come in with noise or force, but with a soft, calm voice and a well-rehearsed script. This is the story of Hemant Kumar, a 48-year-old
“I just got ₹5,000 cashback from Flipkart! Check this QR code; you might get lucky too!” It was a message from Rakesh’s college buddy, Rohan. The screenshot showed a successful UPI transaction, complete with a ₹5,000 credit. Tempted, I scanned the QR code. A few taps later, my phone buzzed, not with a credit, but
So, you clicked on a link, or maybe someone called pretending to be from your bank, and the next thing you know, money’s gone from your account. If you’re reading this, chances are you (or someone you know) just got hit by a UPI fraud. It sucks. It’s scary. And honestly, it happens way more
Open your phone on any given day, and you’ll likely come across yet another case of bank fraud. From phishing scams and OTP thefts to unauthorized debits, these financial traps are on the rise. That’s why everyone needs to know how to report bank fraud in India. Quick action isn’t just important—it’s your best defense
“I just had a chat with a Google engineer on LinkedIn. She offered to mentor me for ₹3,000 an hour. Said she could refer me internally, too.” Amit’s eyes were glowing. Fresh out of college, with a Comp Sci degree and big dreams of landing at Google, he thought he’d hit the jackpot. “What’s her
Most traders believe the biggest risk in the market is price volatility. But there’s another, less talked about risk—when your broker acts without warning, makes a miscalculation, and leaves you to bear the loss. We see these stories more often than we should. Traders, especially those dealing in derivatives, assume that their broker’s risk management
“We trusted him with everything… my son’s future, our life savings. And he just vanished.” Durga Rao sat on the edge of a rusted iron chair in Srikakulam’s police station, his voice trembling as he held up a photocopy of his son’s admission letter to Astana Medical University. His wife, silent beside him, hadn’t spoken
“Sir, I was ready to book profits. Everything was set. But the platform just kept rejecting my orders.” When Bharat Bhaychand approached us in late July 2024, he didn’t sound angry. He sounded stunned. The kind of stunned that only comes when a near-perfect trade turns into a painful lesson, not because of bad strategy,
“Bhaiya, do you recognize this man in the photo?” Ravi looked at his phone, puzzled. A WhatsApp message had popped up from an unknown number. The profile picture was blank. The message was followed by a blurry photo of a man standing near what looked like a tea stall. “Who’s this?” he muttered. He was
There’s something about stock market promises that makes people lower their guard. Maybe it’s the polished language, the confidence in the caller’s voice, or just the hope that this time things will go right. That’s exactly how it began for Mukul. An ambitious investor from Muzaffarnagar, he wasn’t new to the market. But he wasn’t
“Papa… I’m in trouble. Please help me. Don’t tell anyone. I’ll explain everything later—send ₹50,000 to this number.” Lakshmi Chand Chawla, a 76-year-old from Delhi, froze. His heart raced. The voice was unmistakably his son’s. He didn’t think twice. The money was gone in minutes. But when he called his son right after, the boy
