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. #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.

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2. #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.

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3. #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.

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4. #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.

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