The best defence against cyber crime is
Cyber Awareness.
Learn how common scams work, recognise the warning signs, and see what’s being reported across India.
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Scams people are seeing now
Start with the pattern that matches what you were shown or asked to do.
How scammers trick you
Most scams follow the same sequence, whether they arrive as phishing, a fake APK, impersonation, or an investment pitch.
Contact
A call, message, or app appears from someone you think you should trust.
Trust
They borrow a familiar name: a bank, courier, police officer, recruiter, or relative.
Urgency
You are told to act right now and keep it secret, or a payment, account, or case will be lost.
Payment
They ask for money, an OTP, an APK, remote access, or personal details.