10 Common Cybercrime Scams to Beware Of

Fake Service Disconnection Calls

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– Scammers warn about disconnection of services (e.g., phone or internet) and seek immediate action—ignore such calls.

Courier/Delivery Fraud

2

– Calls or messages from fake courier companies like "FedEx," asking you to press a number or provide details.

Impersonation by Authorities

3

– Fraudsters pretending to be police officers, discussing Aadhaar or claiming you're under "digital arrest."

Drug Package Scams

4

– Claims about illegal substances linked to your name in a fake package—do not engage.

Fake Overpayments

5

Scammers claim accidental UPI transfers and request refunds. Never process such transactions without verification.

WhatsApp/SMS Frauds

6

– Messages with fake links or requests for sensitive details. Do not click or reply.

OTP Scams

7

– Scammers ask for OTPs under the pretext of canceling orders, confirming transactions, or any other reasons.

Fake Buyers

8

– Scammers posing as buyers (e.g., claiming to be from CRPF/Army) ask for sensitive details or ID verification.

Order Confirmation Scams

9

– Calls pretending to be from delivery apps (Swiggy, Zomato, etc.) asking to confirm your address or press numbers.

Fraudulent Government Notices

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Fake notices claiming to be from IT/CBI/ED. Always verify such communications through official portals.