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. #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.

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2. #94

   Fake trademark or domain renewal invoice

   An official-looking invoice demands payment for a trademark listing or domain renewal that you never needed.

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3. #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.

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4. #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.

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