Identity and KYC scams by email
Email is slower than SMS, so these scams usually pretend to be a bill, a refund, an account lock or a job offer and ask you to log in or open a file.
Guides
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…DigiLocker Document Phishing ScamMessages say your DigiLocker documents are expiring or need verification. The login page is fake…PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline ScamA text warns that PAN will become inoperative unless you link it to Aadhaar today. The link…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…
Check before you act
- Hover over the link: the address does not match the company website.
- The email asks you to log in through the link rather than through the official app.
- It carries a surprise invoice, refund or legal notice.
- The sender address has an extra word or letter.
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