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3,090+ Cyber Crimes Reported Daily in India
11,28,581 Total Cyber Crimes in India (2023)
₹11,000 Cr+ Lost to Cyber Fraud in India (2023)
5+ Scam Types ScamDekho Covers

Source: NCRB Annual Report 2023 | MHA India

How ScamDekho Works

We run deep AI checks on every scan to give you a clear verdict before you trust or act on any suspicious content.

Pick What You Want to Check

Message, link, screenshot, UPI ID, or offer letter. Choose the tool that fits.

Paste or Upload It

Just paste the text or drop the file. No account needed.

We Scan It Instantly

Our AI checks for fraud signals, red flags, and known scam patterns in seconds.

See the Verdict

You get a trust score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.

What Our AI Detects

ScamDekho covers the most common types of online fraud targeting Indian users every single day.

WhatsApp & SMS Scams

Got a message saying your KYC is expiring or you've won a lottery? Paste it here. We catch fake bank alerts, phishing forwards, and fraud SMS that look real but aren't.

Fake Websites & Phishing Links

We check the domain age, SSL status, and run it against 12+ blacklists. If it's a cloned bank page or a fake shopping site, you'll know before you type anything in.

Fake Payment Screenshots

Sellers lose money every day to forged payment proofs. Upload the screenshot and we'll flag signs of editing like mismatched fonts, wrong timestamps, or known fake templates.

UPI & QR Code Fraud

Before you scan that QR code or send money to a UPI ID, run it through our checker. We look for known fraud patterns and suspicious handle names.

Fake Job Offer Letters

Fake offer letters ask for money upfront, use Gmail addresses, and promise unrealistic salaries. Upload the PDF and we'll tell you what's off.

Indian Scam Patterns

Most global scam tools miss India-specific fraud like courier delivery scams, fake FASTag renewal links, or "digital arrest" calls. We're built to catch these.

Real Scams That Fooled Indians

These are real cases. Each looked completely genuine at first glance.

Job Scam · Reported 2023

Fake TCS offer letters sent to freshers via Gmail

Multiple engineering graduates received offer letters from Gmail IDs impersonating TCS HR. Each letter demanded Rs 10,000-20,000 as "security deposit" before joining. TCS issued a public notice confirming they never charge fees during recruitment.

Avg. Loss: Rs 10,000-20,000

Source: TCS official advisory, multiple FIRs filed across Karnataka

Phishing · Reported 2024

Fake bank KYC links targeting HDFC and SBI customers

Thousands of SMS messages claiming "your account will be blocked" directed users to cloned bank login pages. Victims who entered their OTP had their accounts drained within minutes. RBI and banks repeatedly warned against clicking such links.

Losses ranged from Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,00,000+

Source: RBI advisory on phishing, NCRB 2023 report

Payment Fraud · Reported 2024

Forged payment screenshots used on OLX and Facebook Marketplace

Sellers on OLX and Facebook groups received fake PhonePe and Google Pay screenshots as "proof of payment." Many handed over goods before checking their bank balance. This scam type is now one of the most reported on cybercrime.gov.in.

Varies: Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,00,000+

Source: cybercrime.gov.in complaint trends, media reports

Last updated: April 2026  ·  Reviewed by ScamDekho Research Team

Free Scam Checker: Check Any Link, Message or Website Instantly

Every day, lakhs of Indians receive messages that look exactly like they're from their bank, a delivery service, or a government office. The links work. The logos match. The language sounds official. And that's the problem.

ScamDekho lets you check before you trust. Paste a suspicious link, message, screenshot, UPI ID, or job offer letter and get a clear verdict in seconds. No signup, no payment, no data stored.

Remember this always: No legitimate company, bank, or government body will ask for your OTP, password, or any upfront payment over a message or call. If they do, it is a scam.

How to Tell If a Message or Link Is a Scam

Scam messages in India follow predictable patterns. Knowing these signs can save you from losing money and personal data.

1. Suspicious or Shortened Links

Fraudsters use bit.ly links, misspelled domains like "hdfcbankindia.com," or newly registered domains to host fake websites. Always verify a URL before clicking.

2. Urgency and Pressure Tactics

Your account will be blocked in 24 hours" or "Claim your prize before midnight." These phrases are designed to stop you from thinking clearly. Real banks and companies never use such language.

3. Requests for OTP, Password, or Money

No bank, government body, or legitimate company will ever ask for your OTP, net banking password, or any upfront payment via WhatsApp or SMS. This is always a scam.

4. Offers That Are Too Good to Be True

Lottery wins, Work-from-Home jobs paying Rs 50,000/day, or investment schemes promising 300% returns are classic fraud traps targeting Indian users daily.

If you received a suspicious link along with a message, use our free URL checker and our message scam checker together for a complete analysis.

How to Report a Scam in India

If you have been scammed or received suspicious content, report it immediately. Early action significantly increases the chances of recovering your money.

Visit cybercrime.gov.in and file a complaint, or call the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930. You can also file a complaint at your nearest cyber cell police station with screenshots, chat records, and any payment receipts as evidence.

What Our Users Say

Feedback from users who checked suspicious content on ScamDekho.

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"Maine ek fake HDFC bank link check kiya tha. ScamDekho ne 2 second mein SCAM bata diya. Mera account bach gaya!"

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Rahul Sharma
Software Engineer, Pune
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"WhatsApp pe ek job offer aaya tha ₹50,000 salary ka. ScamDekho pe check kiya, HIGH RISK scam tha. Itna real lagta tha!"

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Priya Nair
Student, Kochi
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"My mother received a fake KYC SMS. I uploaded the screenshot and it instantly showed all the red flags. Very helpful tool!"

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Amit Verma
Business Owner, Delhi
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"I received a UPI refund message that felt suspicious. I checked it on ScamDekho it was a SCAM. Saved my money!"

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Sunita Rao
Teacher, Hyderabad
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"Courier scam ka link aaya tha 'package pending' ke naam pe. Check kiya, phishing site thi. No login, no fuss just result!"

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Mohammad Arif
Shop Owner, Lucknow
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"Mere dost ne ek investment app ka link bheja. ScamDekho ne bola SUSPICIOUS. Research ki sach mein fraud tha. Dono bache!"

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Kavya Menon
CA Student, Bengaluru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paste the link into ScamDekho's free URL checker and our AI will scan it for phishing or fake website signals. You get an instant result with the trust score and detailed reasons.
Our fake website checker analyzes domain age, SSL certificate validity, suspicious design patterns, and blacklists across 12+ security databases to give you a clear verdict.
Yes. Use our Message Scam Checker paste the full message or upload a screenshot. Our AI detects phishing attempts, fraud keywords, urgency tactics, and known scam patterns instantly.
Yes, completely free. No login required, no signup, and no payment at any step. All five tools on ScamDekho are permanently free for all Indian users.
Yes. We have dedicated tools for UPI & QR Code scam detection and Job Offer Letter verification. Each tool runs specialized AI checks built for these specific fraud types.
No. ScamDekho follows a strict privacy-first approach. All content you paste or upload is processed in real-time for scanning only and is not stored, saved, or shared with any third party.
Report at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or call the cyber crime helpline number 1930. You can also file a complaint at your nearest cyber cell police station.
Use our Fake Payment Screenshot Checker upload the screenshot and our AI will analyze it for signs of digital manipulation, inconsistent fonts, altered amounts, and known forged payment templates.

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