Stay ahead of the fraudsters. We track new tactics, fake government department names, and emerging cyber threats across India. Share these alerts to protect your network.
Scammers are calling claiming to be from the "Telecom Regulatory Authority of India" (TRAI). They state your number will be blocked in 2 hours because it was used for illegal advertising or harassment. They then transfer you to a "Cyber Police Officer" on Skype who demands a penalty.
Fact: TRAI does not call citizens directly to disconnect numbers.
A new SMS campaign is targeting online shoppers. You receive a text claiming your FedEx or BlueDart package is stuck at customs. It includes a link to pay a small "processing fee" of ₹5 or ₹10. The link goes to a fake portal that steals your credit card details and OTP.
Fact: Authentic couriers never ask for customs fees via random SMS links.
