Identity and KYC scams
11 guides. Each explains one scam: how it works, an example, the red flags and the steps to take.
KYC Update SMS Link ScamA text says your KYC has expired and your account will be blocked today. The link opens a fake…Aadhaar Update Fake Portal ScamFake Aadhaar update and download websites rank in search results, charge a 'service fee' and…PAN Card Blocked SMS ScamA text claims your PAN will be blocked unless you update it now. The link is a fake form that…Aadhaar Fingerprint Cloning ScamFraudsters use leaked fingerprints and Aadhaar numbers to withdraw money through Aadhaar-enabled…DigiLocker Document Phishing ScamMessages say your DigiLocker documents are expiring or need verification. The login page is fake…Voter ID Update WhatsApp ScamA WhatsApp forward offers a quick voter ID or voter list update. The file or link installs spyware…Fake e-KYC Video Call and Selfie ScamA caller says a video KYC is needed to keep your account active, records your face and ID, then…PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline ScamA text warns that PAN will become inoperative unless you link it to Aadhaar today. The link…Aadhaar Copy Misuse for SIM and Loan FraudA copy of your Aadhaar or PAN handed over for a sale, rental or job is reused for SIM cards and…Ration Card e-KYC and Subsidy ScamMessages warn that your ration card will be cancelled unless you complete e-KYC through a link or…Fake Doctor Appointment and Lab Report Link ScamA message about your lab report or a doctor appointment carries a link that steals logins or asks…
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.
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