Common Scam Patterns
These are patterns we commonly see. Scammers evolve constantly — if something feels off, check it above.
Fake KYC Update Scam
Fraudsters pose as banks demanding urgent KYC verification
“Your SBI account will be blocked. Update KYC immediately”
UPI Refund Reversal Scam
Scammer claims to have sent money by mistake and asks you to return it
“I accidentally sent Rs.5000 to your number. Please return to”
Digital Arrest / Fake Police Scam
Scammers impersonate police or CBI claiming you're under investigation
“This is CBI. Money laundering detected in your account. You are under digital arrest”
Telegram Job & Task Scam
Fake work-from-home jobs that ask you to pay to earn
“Earn Rs.5000-10000 daily! Simple tasks like rating products”
Electricity Disconnection Threat
Fake messages threatening power disconnection unless you pay immediately
“Your electricity will be disconnected tonight. Pay Rs.1500 now”
Lottery & Prize Scam
You've won a prize you never entered — but must pay to claim it
“Congratulations! You won Rs.25,00,000 in KBC Lucky Draw”
Instant Loan Approval Scam
Fake instant loan offers that steal your information or money
“Pre-approved loan of Rs.5,00,000! Low interest! Apply now”
Delivery & Customs Payment Scam
Fake delivery messages demanding payment for non-existent packages
“Your package is held at customs. Pay Rs.299 clearance fee”
Investment & Trading Scam
Fake trading platforms promising guaranteed high returns
“Learn my strategy for Rs.50,000/day in stock market. Join free group”
Fake Delivery Notification Scam
Fraudulent messages claiming a package could not be delivered
“Your package could not be delivered. Please confirm your address”
Tech Support Scam
Messages or pop-ups claiming your device is infected or compromised
“MICROSOFT ALERT: Your computer has been compromised”
Prize & Lottery Scam
Messages claiming you won a prize you never entered
“Congratulations! You have been selected as the winner of $500,000”
Crypto & Investment Scam
Promises of guaranteed high returns through cryptocurrency or investments
“I made $10,000 in one week with this trading platform”
Account Suspension Scam
Fake alerts claiming your account will be suspended unless you verify
“Your PayPal account has been limited due to suspicious activity”
Password Reset Phishing
Fake password reset emails designed to steal your credentials
“We noticed a sign-in attempt from a new device. Reset your password”
IRS & Tax Scam
Scammers impersonate the IRS threatening arrest for unpaid taxes
“IRS Notice: You owe $4,389 in unpaid taxes. Failure to pay will result in arrest”
Social Security Number Scam
Fraudsters claim your SSN has been compromised or suspended
“Your Social Security Number has been suspended due to suspicious activity”
HMRC Tax Refund Scam
Fake HMRC messages offering tax refunds or threatening penalties
“HMRC: You are eligible for a tax refund of £847.20. Claim now”
This is not an exhaustive list. New scams appear daily. When in doubt, check the message.