Advance-fee loan
You are asked to pay a fee before a loan is released.
Loan app
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Plain-language definitions of common frauds in India. Each entry searches our guides for the full explanation.
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Customer-care number fraud
A fake helpline found through search.
Digital arrest
Threats of arrest over a video call.
Fake courier fee
A “redelivery fee” link for a held parcel.
Fake job task
Paid per task, then asked to deposit.
Investment group tips
Chat groups promising assured returns.
KYC update SMS
A message says your account will be frozen.
Loan app harassment
Threats using contacts and photos.
Lottery or prize
You “won” something you never entered.
Phishing link
A look-alike page that collects credentials.
QR code scam
A scan that debits instead of credits.
Refund scam
A “refund” that needs your PIN.
SIM-swap
Attackers move your number to a new SIM.
UPI collect request
A request disguised as incoming money.
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