Fraud Awareness Blog

Practical, step-by-step guides on UPI fraud, digital arrest scams, bank fraud and cybercrime complaints in India.

Cyber Fraud in India 2021 to 2025: What the Official Numbers Show (News & Cases): Financial fraud complaints on the national portal grew about nine times in four years. Here is what the Ministry of Home Affairs data says, and what it means for you.
Festive Sale Scams: How to Shop Safely Online This Diwali (Fraud Alerts): Fake discount links, cloned shopping sites and 'refund' calls rise during festival sales. Learn the warning signs and the safe-shopping habits that protect your money.
How to File a Cybercrime Complaint on cybercrime.gov.in (How-To Guides): A step-by-step walkthrough of filing an online cybercrime complaint in India, what documents to keep ready, and how to track your case.
UPI Fraud: What to Do in the First Hour (How-To Guides): Money lost to UPI or bank fraud? The first hour matters most. Follow these six steps to report it and improve the chance of a fund hold.
Digital Arrest Scam: What It Is and How to Respond (Fraud Alerts): "Digital arrest" is not a real legal process. Learn how the scam works, the warning signs, and what to do the moment the call begins.