Fake food, grocery and cab apps: messages, calls and apps
9 companies in this group, each with the lines scammers use and how to verify.
SwiggySwiggy is an Indian app for ordering restaurant food, groceries through Instamart and…ZomatoZomato is an Indian app for ordering restaurant food, finding restaurants, reviewing…ZeptoZepto is a quick-commerce app that delivers groceries, snacks and household items to…BlinkitBlinkit, formerly Grofers, is a quick-commerce app that brings groceries, electronics…BigBasketBigBasket is a well-known Indian online grocery store offering scheduled and quick…OlaOla is an Indian ride-hailing app for cabs, autos and bike taxis, and its electric…UberUber is a ride-hailing app that connects riders with cab, auto and bike drivers in many…RapidoRapido is an Indian bike taxi, auto and cab booking app, where riders called captains…PorterPorter is an Indian app that books mini trucks, two-wheelers and packers for moving…
Five habits that help with any of these
- Never share an OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN or CVV with anyone, including someone who says they are from the bank.
- Do not tap links in unexpected messages; open the official app or type the website yourself.
- Call back on the number printed on your card, bill or official app, not the one that contacted you.
- Be careful when someone creates a deadline or asks you to keep the matter secret.
- If money has moved, call 1930 at once and report at cybercrime.gov.in; the first hours matter most.
Check it before you tap or pay
Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app: paste a message or link, or scan a QR code, and get a plain verdict with the reasons. It helps you spot a scam; it does not promise to stop every one.
Download for AndroidWhat the app does
Google Play listing: coming soon. Today the signed APK is on safeavio.com/download. Android 7.0 or later.