The 120 most common scams in India
From students to grandparents: how each scam works, what it looks like and what to do. The guide grows from what people report in the community.
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- #1
Paid to like videos or rate hotels, then asked to invest
A "part-time job" pays small amounts for easy tasks, then asks you to deposit money to unlock bigger earnings that never come back.
Students and first jobsWhatsAppSocial mediaFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #2
Job or internship offer that asks for a fee
A job or internship is offered without a proper interview, and you must pay for registration, training, a laptop or a background check first.
Students and first jobsWhatsAppEmailSocial mediaFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #3
Overseas job offer that leads to a scam compound abroad
A well-paid job abroad, often in Southeast Asia, turns out to be forced work in a compound that runs online frauds.
Students and first jobsWhatsAppSocial mediaFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #4
Instant loan app followed by harassment and morphed photos
An app gives a small loan in minutes, then demands far more than agreed and threatens to send morphed photos to your contacts.
Students and first jobsAppSMSFull guideLoans and credit - #5
Sextortion video call
A stranger on a video call records you, or edits your face into an explicit clip, and then demands money to stop sharing it.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWhatsAppPhone callFull guideRomance, sextortion and blackmail - #6
Dating or romance profile that turns into a money request
A match or online friend builds a relationship over weeks, then needs money for an emergency, a visa, a gift at customs or an investment.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaAppFull guideRomance, sextortion and blackmail - #7
Free game currency or skins through a login link
A link promises free diamonds, skins or UC, and asks you to sign in, handing over your gaming or social media account.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWebsiteFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #8
Crypto trading or airdrop group promising guaranteed returns
A group shows members making daily profits on a crypto or forex platform; you deposit, see fake gains, and cannot withdraw.
Students and first jobsWhatsAppSocial mediaAppFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #9
"Rent your bank account" or commission offer
You are paid a commission to let money pass through your bank account or UPI ID, which makes you part of a fraud.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWhatsAppFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #10
Fake rental, PG or hostel listing asking for a token deposit
A room at a good price is offered by an "owner" who cannot meet in person and wants a token deposit before a visit.
Students and first jobsWebsiteWhatsAppFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #11
Concert, match or event ticket resale scam
Tickets for a sold-out event are offered on social media; you pay and receive nothing, or a fake ticket.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWhatsAppFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #12
Brand collaboration offer that asks for a fee
A "brand" offers a paid collaboration but first needs a fee for onboarding, product shipping or a verified badge.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaEmailFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #13
Paid online course with a "job guarantee"
A course promises a guaranteed job or refund, takes a large fee or a loan in your name, and the guarantee never applies.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWebsiteFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #14
Account takeover through a "vote for me" link or a code request
A friend's account asks you to vote in a contest or forward a code, and the code hands your account to the scammer.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWhatsAppFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #15
Fake giveaway or contest on Instagram
A copy of a brand or influencer account says you won, and asks for a delivery or tax fee to send the prize.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #16
Freelance work with an advance fee or an overpayment refund
A client pays too much by mistake and asks for the difference back, and the original payment later reverses.
Students and first jobsEmailSocial mediaFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #17
"Your account will be deleted for copyright violation"
A message posing as the platform says your account breaks copyright and must be verified through a link that steals your login.
Students and first jobsEmailSocial mediaFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #18
Scholarship or education loan processing fee
You are told a scholarship or education loan is approved and only a processing fee stands in the way.
Students and first jobsSMSWhatsAppPhone callFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #19
Exam paper leak or marks-increase offer
Someone sells a "leaked" paper or promises higher marks for a payment, and nothing real is delivered.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaWhatsAppFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #20
Fake government job recruitment with an exam fee
A website copies a government recruitment notice and collects application fees for posts that do not exist.
Students and first jobsWebsiteSMSFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #21
Bank KYC or PAN update link: "account blocked today"
A message says your bank account or app will be blocked today unless you update KYC or PAN through a link.
Working adultsSMSWhatsAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #22
Credit card reward points expiring link
A message says your reward points worth thousands expire today, and the redemption link collects your card details and OTP.
Working adultsSMSFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #23
Credit card limit increase or annual fee waiver call
A caller from the "bank" offers a higher limit or a fee waiver and asks for card details and the OTP to process it.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #24
Electricity disconnection tonight message
A message says your power will be cut tonight for an unpaid bill and gives a personal number to call.
Working adultsSMSWhatsAppFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #25
Fake customer care number found through a search
You search for a helpline and call a number planted by scammers, who then guide you into sharing access or paying.
Working adultsWebsitePhone callFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #26
Courier parcel "seized with drugs" call
A courier "executive" says a parcel in your name was seized with drugs and connects you to fake police.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideFake police and officials - #27
Digital arrest by fake police, CBI, ED or customs officers
Fake officers keep you on a video call for hours, claim you are under "digital arrest", and make you transfer savings for "verification".
Working adultsPhone callWhatsAppFull guideFake police and officials - #28
Fake telecom regulator call: "your number will be disconnected"
A recorded call says your mobile number will be cut in two hours for illegal use, and routes you to fake officers.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideFake police and officials - #29
Income tax refund link
A message says an income tax refund is approved and asks you to confirm bank details through a link.
Working adultsSMSEmailFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #30
Fake traffic e-challan link or app
A message says you have an unpaid traffic fine and asks you to pay through a link or an app file.
Working adultsSMSWhatsAppFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #31
App file on WhatsApp disguised as an invitation, bill or bank update
A file ending in .apk is sent as a wedding card, a bill or a bank update; installing it lets scammers read your messages and OTPs.
Working adultsWhatsAppFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #32
Stock tips WhatsApp group with a fake trading app
A group run by a "market expert" shows huge profits and moves you to a fake trading app where your money only grows on screen.
Working adultsWhatsAppSocial mediaAppFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #33
IPO allotment or "institutional account" group
A group promises guaranteed IPO allotments or discounted block deals through a special account that only exists on a fake app.
Working adultsWhatsAppAppFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #34
Pre-approved loan with an upfront processing fee
A caller offers a pre-approved loan at a low rate but needs a processing fee or insurance payment first.
Working adultsPhone callSMSFull guideLoans and credit - #35
Insurance bonus, lapsed policy refund or "unclaimed money" call
A caller says money is due on an old or lapsed policy and that a fee or tax must be paid to release it.
Working adultsPhone callFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #36
FASTag or LPG KYC update
A message says your FASTag or gas connection will be blocked unless you update KYC through a link or a call.
Working adultsSMSPhone callFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #37
SIM swap or "eSIM upgrade" request
A caller offers a 5G or eSIM upgrade and asks you to forward an SMS, which moves your number to their device.
Working adultsPhone callSMSFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #38
Request to dial a call forwarding code
A caller asks you to dial a short code to fix a network or delivery issue, which forwards your calls and OTPs to them.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #39
UPI payment request or link presented as receiving money
A buyer or caller sends a payment link or request and tells you to enter your UPI PIN to receive money, which instead sends money from you. Since 1 October 2025 ordinary people can no longer send each other UPI collect requests, so the trick now comes as a link or a request from a business account.
Working adultsAppPhone callWhatsAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #40
"Scan this QR code to receive payment"
A buyer sends a QR code and asks you to scan it to receive money; scanning and entering your PIN pays them instead.
Working adultsWhatsAppAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #41
"Sent money to you by mistake, please return it"
A fake credit SMS or a small real transfer is followed by a request to return a larger "mistaken" amount.
Working adultsSMSPhone callFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #42
Marketplace buyer or seller claiming to be an army officer
A buyer or seller on a marketplace says they are in the army and cannot meet, then asks for advance payments or UPI approvals.
Working adultsWebsiteWhatsAppFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #43
Fake shopping website with deep discounts
An ad leads to a store with branded products at huge discounts; you pay and receive nothing, a fake, or your card is misused.
Working adultsWebsiteSocial mediaFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #44
Fake holiday, hotel or pilgrimage booking
A website or ad offers helicopter, darshan or hotel bookings, takes payment, and the booking never existed.
Working adultsWebsiteSocial mediaFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #45
Screen-sharing app "support" call
A caller from a bank, an app or a company asks you to install a screen-sharing app to fix a problem, and then takes over your phone.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #46
"Mummy, I'm in trouble, send money" from a new number
A message from an unknown number says it is your child or relative on a new phone, in urgent need of money.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #47
Hacked relative's WhatsApp or Facebook asking for money
A message from a real contact's account, which has been taken over, asks for urgent money or for a code sent to your phone.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppSocial mediaFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #48
AI voice clone of a family member in distress
A call in the exact voice of your child or relative, in panic, asks for money for an accident, arrest or hospital.
Parents and homemakersPhone callFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #49
"Your son has been arrested" call
A caller showing a police photo on WhatsApp says your child is in custody and can be released for a payment.
Parents and homemakersPhone callWhatsAppFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #50
Fake school admission, fee or scholarship request
A message about school fees, admissions or a scholarship asks you to pay or share details through a link.
Parents and homemakersSMSWhatsAppFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #51
Work-from-home packing, assembly or review job with a starter kit fee
Home-based work is offered, but you must buy a starter kit or pay a registration fee, and the work or payment never comes.
Parents and homemakersSocial mediaWhatsAppFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #52
Festival offer, free gift or survey link
A forwarded link offers a free gift or prize for answering a survey, and leads to data theft or payment fraud.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppSocial mediaFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #53
Gold scheme, chit fund or "double your money" plan
An unregistered scheme promises high or doubled returns and pays early members from new members' money until it collapses.
Parents and homemakersIn personWhatsAppFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #54
Multi-level marketing that pays only for recruits
A business opportunity earns mainly by recruiting others who pay to join, not by selling products.
Parents and homemakersIn personSocial mediaFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #55
Miracle cure or health product with advance payment
A product promises to cure a serious illness, asks for advance payment, and delivers nothing or something harmful.
Parents and homemakersSocial mediaPhone callFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #56
Smart meter or water bill update link
A message asks you to update your meter or bill details through a link, which collects your card details or installs an app.
Parents and homemakersSMSFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #57
Cash-on-delivery parcel you did not order
A delivery agent brings a parcel you never ordered and asks for cash; the box contains something worthless.
Parents and homemakersIn personFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #58
Matrimonial site profile asking for money
A profile on a matrimonial site, often "settled abroad", builds trust and then needs money for customs, travel or an emergency.
Parents and homemakersWebsiteAppFull guideRomance, sextortion and blackmail - #59
Fake charity or disaster relief appeal
An emotional appeal for a patient, an animal shelter or disaster relief collects donations into a personal account.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppSocial mediaFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #60
Lottery, quiz show or lucky draw prize with a "tax" to pay first
A message says you won a big prize in a lottery or quiz show draw, and asks for a tax or processing fee before release.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppPhone callFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #61
Fake government scheme subsidy with a registration fee
A message says you qualify for a government scheme or subsidy, and a registration or processing fee is needed first.
Parents and homemakersWhatsAppPhone callFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #62
Mobile tower installation on your roof for rent
A company offers high monthly rent and an advance for installing a mobile tower, but first needs fees for permissions.
Parents and homemakersPhone callSMSFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #63
Franchise or dealership offer in a well-known brand's name
A website copies a famous brand and offers a franchise or dealership for an application and security fee.
Parents and homemakersWebsiteEmailFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #64
Domestic help or caregiver agency asking for a deposit
An agency promises a maid, cook or caregiver for an advance deposit, and nobody arrives.
Parents and homemakersWebsitePhone callFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #65
Aadhaar-enabled payment misuse through cloned fingerprints
Fingerprints taken from property or other records are cloned and used to withdraw money through Aadhaar-enabled payments.
Parents and homemakersIn personFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #66
Pension stopped unless the life certificate is updated
A caller from the "pension office" says your pension will stop unless you update your life certificate, and asks for the OTP.
Senior citizensPhone callSMSFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #67
"Your Aadhaar was used in money laundering" call
A caller says your Aadhaar was used in a crime, connects you to fake officers, and pushes you into a digital arrest.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guideFake police and officials - #68
Transfer savings to an "RBI verification account"
Fake officers tell you to move your savings or fixed deposits to an "RBI account" for checking, promising to return them.
Senior citizensPhone callWhatsAppFull guideFake police and officials - #69
Fake bank manager: "debit card blocked, share the OTP"
A caller posing as your bank manager says your card is blocked and asks for card details and the OTP to unblock it.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #70
Fixed deposit or senior citizen scheme with unusually high interest
An agent offers a deposit or scheme for senior citizens at an interest rate well above any bank's.
Senior citizensPhone callIn personFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #71
Old insurance policy maturity or bonus release call
A caller says a large bonus on an old policy is waiting and must be released with a fee or by buying a new policy.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #72
Health insurance renewal or health card update
A message or call about renewing health insurance or a health card asks for payment or an OTP through an unofficial channel.
Senior citizensPhone callSMSFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #73
Free health check-up camp asking for card details
A free check-up at home or a camp asks for card details or an OTP to "register", and money is taken.
Senior citizensPhone callIn personFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #74
Tech support pop-up saying the computer is infected
A loud pop-up says the computer is infected and gives a number to call; the "technician" takes remote control and payment.
Senior citizensWebsiteFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #75
Romance or companionship scam aimed at the widowed
A warm online friend, often "abroad", builds a relationship and then needs money for an emergency or a gift.
Senior citizensSocial mediaAppFull guideRomance, sextortion and blackmail - #76
Online temple offering, prasad or puja booking
A website or page copies a temple and takes payment for pujas, prasad or darshan that are never arranged.
Senior citizensWebsiteSocial mediaFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #77
Property tax or municipal notice link
A message about pending property tax or a municipal penalty asks you to pay through a link.
Senior citizensSMSFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #78
Hearing aid or health device "free trial" charged to a card
A free trial of a health device needs card details and leads to large or repeated charges.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #79
Grandchild abroad needing bail or hospital money
A call or message says a grandchild studying abroad is in jail or hospital and needs money sent today.
Senior citizensPhone callWhatsAppFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #80
Pension arrears or allowance release "processing fee"
A caller says pension arrears or a dearness allowance hike are due and a processing fee must be paid to release them.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #81
Land record or property document verification fee
Someone claiming to be from the land records office says your documents need verification for a fee to avoid a dispute.
Senior citizensPhone callIn personFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #82
Agent offering to recover unclaimed dividends or old shares for a fee
An agent offers to recover old shares or unclaimed dividends and asks for fees or document access that is misused.
Senior citizensPhone callEmailFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #83
"Gift from abroad" held at customs until duty is paid
An online friend sends a "gift" that is held at customs, and an officer asks for duty and clearance charges.
Senior citizensPhone callWhatsAppFull guideRomance, sextortion and blackmail - #84
Fake hospital bill or ambulance emergency for a relative
A caller from a "hospital" says a relative was admitted after an accident and an advance payment is needed now.
Senior citizensPhone callFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #85
Fake legal notice for an unpaid loan, with settlement by transfer
A notice with court or lawyer branding claims an unpaid loan and offers settlement by immediate transfer.
Senior citizensWhatsAppEmailFull guideLoans and credit - #86
Fake payment screenshot
A customer shows or sends a screenshot of a successful payment that never reached your account.
Shops and small businessesIn personWhatsAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #87
QR code sticker swapped on the counter
Someone pastes their own QR code over yours, so customers' payments go to the scammer.
Shops and small businessesIn personFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #88
Spoof payment app showing a fake success screen
A customer uses an app that mimics a payment app and shows a convincing success screen and sound without paying.
Shops and small businessesIn personAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #89
Bulk order from an "army canteen" or "hospital" with an advance refund trick
A large order from an institution comes with an "excess" advance and a request to refund the difference, or a UPI approval.
Shops and small businessesPhone callWhatsAppFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #90
Fake GST notice or registration cancellation message
A message says your GST registration will be cancelled or a penalty is due, and asks you to pay or log in through a link.
Shops and small businessesEmailSMSFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #91
Supplier's bank details "changed" by email
An email that looks like your supplier's says their bank account has changed, so your next payment goes to the scammer.
Shops and small businessesEmailWhatsAppFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #92
Fake merchant loan or credit line with a fee
A caller offers an easy business loan linked to your payment app but needs a processing fee first.
Shops and small businessesPhone callSMSFull guideLoans and credit - #93
Fake Google listing or "review removal" service
A caller offers to verify your business listing or remove bad reviews for a fee, or threatens to suspend your listing.
Shops and small businessesPhone callEmailFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #94
Fake trademark or domain renewal invoice
An official-looking invoice demands payment for a trademark listing or domain renewal that you never needed.
Shops and small businessesEmailFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #95
Fake inspector or municipal fine on the shop
Someone posing as a food, weights or municipal inspector threatens to seal the shop unless a fine is paid on the spot.
Shops and small businessesIn personPhone callFull guideFake police and officials - #96
Delivery agent asking for an OTP to "complete" a return or pickup
A "delivery agent" asks for an OTP to complete a return or pickup, and the OTP authorises a payment or account change.
Shops and small businessesPhone callIn personFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #97
Marketplace seller onboarding fee
A caller offers to register your business as a seller on a large marketplace for a fee the marketplace never charges.
Shops and small businessesPhone callWebsiteFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #98
Fake government tender or supplier registration fee
A website or email offers a government tender or supplier registration for a fee, on a copy of an official portal.
Shops and small businessesEmailWebsiteFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #99
Fake technician swapping the payment soundbox or card machine
A "technician" from the payment company replaces or "updates" your soundbox or card machine, and diverts your payments.
Shops and small businessesIn personFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #100
Fake penalty on a commercial electricity connection
A message says your shop's electricity connection has a penalty or will be cut, and asks for payment to a personal number.
Shops and small businessesSMSPhone callFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #101
Request to merge a call with a "friend" or "the bank"
A stranger asks you to merge his call with another incoming call, which is really your bank's OTP call, so he can hear the code and take money from your account.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #102
Deepfake video of a famous person promoting a trading platform
A video ad that looks and sounds like a well-known business leader, film star or news anchor promises big, safe returns, but it is made with AI and leads to a fake trading site.
Working adultsSocial mediaWebsiteFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #103
"Your parcel is held, update your address" link with a small fee
A message in the name of India Post or a courier says your parcel could not be delivered and asks you to pay a small redelivery fee through a link, which steals your card details.
Working adultsSMSWhatsAppFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #104
Message from your "boss" asking for gift cards or an urgent payment
Someone uses the photo and name of your boss or company head on WhatsApp or email and asks you to quietly buy gift cards or make an urgent payment.
Working adultsWhatsAppEmailFull guideFamily emergencies and impersonation - #105
Credit score repair or loan settlement for an upfront fee
An agent promises to raise your credit score, remove late payments or settle your loans cheaply, but takes a fee and does nothing, or hands you a worthless certificate.
Working adultsPhone callSocial mediaFull guideLoans and credit - #106
Small UPI credit from a stranger followed by a payment request
A stranger sends a small amount to your UPI account, then a request for a larger amount arrives, in the hope that you enter your PIN on it while you rush to check your balance.
Working adultsAppSMSFull guideBank, UPI and cards - #107
Puppy or pet sold online, with fee after fee before delivery
A seller online offers a puppy or other pet at a good price, then keeps adding charges for transport, a cage, vaccination, insurance or certificates, and the pet never arrives.
Working adultsWebsiteSocial mediaFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #108
Missed calls from foreign numbers meant to make you call back
Your phone rings once or twice from an international number and stops, in the hope that you call back and run up high charges or get drawn into a scam.
Working adultsPhone callFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #109
PF withdrawal or KYC "agent" asking for a fee or your login
An "agent" or a fake website offers to help you withdraw your provident fund or fix your PF KYC, and takes a fee, your UAN password or an OTP.
Working adultsPhone callWebsiteFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #110
Study-abroad or visa consultant selling fake admission letters or visas
A consultant promises admission abroad or a "guaranteed" visa, collects fees, and hands over admission letters or visas that turn out to be fake.
Students and first jobsWebsiteWhatsAppFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #111
Colour prediction or betting app that lets you win small amounts first
An app or website promises quick money for guessing a colour or number, lets you win and withdraw a little at first, then blocks withdrawals once you have put in more.
Students and first jobsAppSocial mediaFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #112
Blue tick, followers or monetisation offered for a fee
Someone offers to get you a verified badge, more followers or monetisation for a fee, or sends a "verification" link that steals your account.
Students and first jobsSocial mediaFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #113
Data entry or form-filling job that ends in a fake legal notice
A work-from-home typing job sets a target you cannot meet, then says you broke the "contract" and sends a fake legal notice demanding a penalty.
Students and first jobsWhatsAppEmailFull guideJobs, exams and easy money - #114
Online game "friend" asks a child for a parent's phone or OTP
A friendly player in an online game promises free items or game currency, and gets a child to share a parent's phone, OTP, card or UPI details, or to install an app on the parent's phone.
Parents and homemakersSocial mediaAppFull guideFake apps, links and helplines - #115
Online astrologer, tantrik or baba demanding repeated payments for remedies
Someone posing as an astrologer, tantrik or baba online finds one problem after another in your stars, asks for money for each remedy or puja, and may threaten you if you stop.
Parents and homemakersSocial mediaPhone callFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #116
"Pre-launch" plot or flat booking with no RERA registration
A plot or flat is offered at a low "pre-launch" price before the project is registered with RERA or has its approvals, and the booking money is at risk.
Parents and homemakersWebsitePhone callFull guideInvesting and money schemes - #117
Fake rooftop solar subsidy registration site or agent charging a fee
A website, message or agent claims to register you for the government rooftop solar subsidy and charges a fee to register you or "release" the subsidy. The real scheme is applied for on its official national portal.
Parents and homemakersWebsiteWhatsAppFull guideBills, KYC and government services - #118
Buyer promising lakhs for old coins or notes, then asking for fees
An ad or page promises lakhs for an old coin or note, then asks you to pay for "RBI registration", tax, insurance or a certificate before you are paid.
Parents and homemakersSocial mediaWebsiteFull guidePrizes, refunds and offers - #119
Door-to-door offer to clean or polish gold jewellery
Strangers at the door offer to clean or polish your gold for a small fee, then switch it or dissolve part of it in a chemical liquid.
Senior citizensIn personFull guideShopping, bookings and services - #120
Unknown online pharmacy with cheap medicines and advance payment
A website or social media page sells medicines at very low prices, takes payment in advance, and sends nothing, the wrong thing or fake medicines.
Senior citizensWebsiteSocial mediaFull guideShopping, bookings and services