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Financial
Fake bank SMS asking you to update KYC to avoid account block.
Government
Recorded call threatening your mobile will be disconnected in 2 hours.
Job
WhatsApp message: 'Earn ₹5000/day, pay ₹500 to register.'
'I sent money by mistake, please return it' — except they never sent anything.
'Pay now or power will be cut in 2 hours' — fake.
Identity
'Delivery boy needs OTP to confirm delivery' — never share it.
Call/SMS claiming your Aadhaar is linked to illegal activity.
'You won ₹25,00,000 in KBC lucky draw!' — no, you didn't.
Caller claims to be from CBI/Mumbai Cyber Crime with an arrest warrant.
Long-term scam: friendly chat → 'investment opportunity' → empty wallet.
Friend asks you for the WhatsApp code you 'accidentally received'.
Instant loan apps with hidden interest, contact-list blackmail.
Social Media
Pop-up: 'Your PC is infected. Call Microsoft now.'
Online lover you've never met needs emergency money.
'You're selected for ₹50,000 government scholarship' — pay ₹500 to claim.
Malicious QR codes at petrol pumps, parking, restaurants.
Video call from stranger → screen-recorded → AI face-swapped → blackmail.
'You're due ₹15,490 tax refund. Click to claim.' Steals bank info.
'Your order cancelled. We need your details to refund.'
WhatsApp/Telegram group with 'expert' giving paid stock tips.