You scroll through your phone during IPL season and see an offer; “Get VIP match tickets” or “Earn daily by predicting IPL matches.” It sounds exciting. It feels like an opportunity. That’s exactly how scammers start. In a recent case, a Bengaluru-based company trusted a person who claimed to be a BCCI official. The company […]
आज के समय में LPG गैस हर घर की ज़रूरत है। लेकिन अब यही ज़रूरत scammers के लिए लोगों को ठगने का एक नया तरीका बन गई है। कई लोगों को अचानक कॉल आता है कि उनका gas connection बंद होने वाला है, या KYC तुरंत अपडेट करनी है। कुछ लोगों को सस्ते cylinder booking
कुछ समय पहले, एक छात्र को किसी ने contact किया और कहा कि उसे बस अपने bank account के जरिए कुछ transactions करने हैं। काम आसान लगा। बदले में थोड़ा commission भी मिल रहा था, इसलिए उसने बिना ज्यादा सोचे हाँ कर दी। शुरुआत में सब ठीक चला। पैसे उसके account में आते, वह उन्हें
Scams have changed a lot in recent years. Earlier, they were fairly easy to spot because of poorly written messages, random calls, or obvious tricks. But today, the game has shifted completely. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, scammers have become far more advanced. They can now create incredibly realistic voices, videos, and messages
The Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme was a massive turning point for healthcare in India. It finally gave millions of families a way to get hospital treatment without the fear of debt. It is a lifesaver for those who can not afford private care. But sadly, where there is a good thing, scammers are not far
A few months ago, a student agreed to help someone transfer money through his bank account. He didn’t think much of it. The person promised him a small commission for each transaction. At first, nothing felt wrong. Money came in, he sent it forward, and he earned a little. Then one day, his account stopped
Most people don’t expect their bank account to get involved in a scam. You use your account for your own needs, so the idea feels distant. It sounds like something that happens to someone else. But that’s not how it actually works. In many cases, people step into it without realising what they are doing.
Something as basic as booking a gas cylinder should not feel like a risk. But today, even this household chore has become a target for clever scammers. The LPG scam is exploding across India because it targets a service we all actually use and trust. When you get a message about your gas connection, a
There is a specific kind of dopamine hit that comes with finding a too-good-to-be-true travel deal. We have all been there. We scroll through flights and suddenly see luxury stays and attractive itineraries bundled into one affordable package. To be honest, it feels like a win. But lately, that exact excitement has become the primary
Most people don’t wake up planning to get scammed. They wake up thinking, “Let’s finally start something of my own.” It usually begins with a simple search; maybe on Google, maybe through an Instagram ad. A brand promises a ready-made business, decent monthly income, and full support. It feels like a shortcut to financial independence.
Every year, millions of Indians file their Income Tax Returns, making the ITR season a goldmine for scammers. As the deadline approaches and anxiety peaks, fraudsters deploy increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal your money, personal data, and peace of mind. An Income Tax Return (ITR) is an annual declaration of your income, deductions, and tax
Imagine waking up on the day of your long-awaited trip. Your bags are packed, and your family is ready to go. Suddenly, you realise the agent who took your money has vanished into thin air. This is a heartbreaking situation that is becoming far too common in India today. Scammers no longer just send suspicious
