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UPI

FRAUD ALERT

The tricks scammers use — and what to do in the first hour if you're cheated.

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THE GOLDEN RULE

You NEVER need your UPI PIN to receive money.

PIN = money going OUT. Anyone asking for your PIN "to send you money" is a scammer.

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SCAM #1

"Accept this request to get paid"

A fake buyer sends a UPI collect request and says it will credit money to you.

✔ STAY SAFE

If the screen says Pay or asks for your PIN, money is leaving you. Decline.

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SCAM #2

"Scan this QR to receive a refund"

You get a QR code for a prize, refund or payment.

✔ STAY SAFE

Scanning a QR code is for paying — never for receiving.

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SCAM #3

Fake customer care numbers

You call a "helpline" found online. The agent asks for your PIN, OTP or to install an app.

✔ STAY SAFE

Use numbers from the official app or website only. Real staff never ask for your PIN.

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SCAM #4

"Install this app so I can help"

A screen-sharing app lets the scammer watch you type your PIN and OTP.

✔ STAY SAFE

Never install an app because a caller asked. Delete it and change your PIN.

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CHEATED? CALL

1930

Toll-free · 24×7 · Cyber fraud helpline

1. Call 1930 right away
2. Report at cybercrime.gov.in
3. Call your bank to block UPI

Fast reports help freeze the money.

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BEFORE YOU PAY

Check if a number or UPI ID is flagged

On cybercrime.gov.in use Report & Check Suspect to search phone numbers, accounts and links against the government's list of fraudsters.

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Lost money? Call 1930 at once

Report online: cybercrime.gov.in

You never need a PIN to receive money

Ignore "refund" and "KYC update" links

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All 7 scams + full report steps

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