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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- #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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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