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Staying safe from online fraud in Chhattisgarh

Scams to recognise, where to report and how to protect your phone in Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur and across Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh is a state of India with Raipur as its capital and large cities such as Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba. People there use phones in Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, and fraud reaches them the same way it reaches the rest of India: through SMS, WhatsApp, calls, fake apps and QR codes.

What people in Chhattisgarh should watch for

The scams below are reported across India, so they can reach anyone in Chhattisgarh, from Raipur to a small town. We list them to help you recognise them, not to claim how often they happen in your district.

Modded WhatsApp (GB WhatsApp and Similar) DownloadsModified WhatsApp apps promise extra features but come from unknown sources, can leak chats and…Coaching and Exam Fee Refund ScamA caller offers a refund for coaching or exam fees but needs your UPI PIN or a small test payment…Ayushman Health Card Enrolment ScamSomeone offers to make your Ayushman or free-treatment health card for a fee or an OTP. See how…Airline Refund and Customer Care Search ScamSearching for an airline refund number can lead to a fake helpline that takes card details or…Google Maps Review Reward ScamYou are paid a few rupees to review places on a map app, then asked to deposit money for 'higher…SIM Swap Bank FraudFraudsters get a duplicate SIM issued for your number, receive your bank OTPs and drain your…ATM Card Swap Helper ScamA 'helpful' stranger at an ATM watches your PIN and swaps your card for a similar one, then…Remote Access App Bank Support ScamA fake bank or refund agent asks you to install a screen-sharing app, then uses your banking apps…

Messages in Hindi

Scammers copy the language and tone of local banks, courier staff and government offices. A message in Hindi with a familiar logo is still just text: check the link, never share an OTP, and verify through the official app.

If something goes wrong in Chhattisgarh

  1. Call 1930 right away and tell your bank which account and transaction.
  2. Report at cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots, the number and the transaction details.
  3. Visit or call your local police station or cyber cell in Raipur or your district if you need a copy of the complaint.
  4. Change passwords from a clean phone, turn on two-step verification and review linked devices in WhatsApp.
  5. Tell family: scammers often try the same trick on relatives.

Protect your phone

Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app that checks messages, links and QR codes, reviews risky apps and settings, and gives families SOS, location sharing and private chat. It helps you spot scams; it cannot promise to stop every one.

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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.

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Questions

Where do I report online fraud in Chhattisgarh?

Call the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 as soon as money is lost and report at cybercrime.gov.in. The portal also lets you choose your state, and your local police station or cyber cell can take a complaint in Chhattisgarh.

Do scammers use Hindi messages?

Yes. Scammers write in the language people trust, so a message in Hindi is no proof that it is genuine. Check the sender and the link, and use the official app or website yourself.

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