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Recent Scam Patterns Across World

Based on recent checks run by ScamDekho users.

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Phishing Attack
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Reported scam pattern High-severity fraud Broad city / region locations only

THE SCALE OF IT — INDIA, 2024

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

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Cyber Crimes Reported Daily
Average complaints filed every day on the national portal
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Total Cyber Crimes
Complaints filed across India in 2024
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Lost to Cyber Fraud
Money reported lost across India in 2024

2024 figures reported by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Daily complaint volume as stated by I4C.

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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.

1
Pick What You Want to Check
Message, link, screenshot, UPI ID, or offer letter. Choose the tool that fits.
2
Paste or Upload It
Just paste the text or drop the file. No account needed.
3
We Scan It Instantly
Our AI checks for fraud signals, red flags, and known scam patterns in seconds.
4
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.

01
MESSAGING
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.
02
WEB
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.
03
PAYMENTS
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.
04
PAYMENTS
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.
05
DOCUMENTS
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.
06
PAYPAL
PayPal Scam Email Checker
Paste any PayPal-branded email to check for phishing before you act. We flag spoofed sender domains, fake invoice links, and urgent "account limited" wording scammers use to make you panic.
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PAYPAL
PayPal Invoice Scam Checker
Verify a PayPal invoice request before approving or paying it. We check for inflated amounts, mismatched business names, and invoice patterns tied to known scam campaigns.
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BUILT FOR INDIA
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.
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Real Scams That Fooled Indians

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

JOB SCAM Fake TCS offer letters sent to freshers via Gmail REPORTED 2023
PHISHING Fake bank KYC links targeting HDFC and SBI customers REPORTED 2024
PAYMENT FRAUD Forged payment screenshots used on OLX and Facebook Marketplace REPORTED 2024
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
DECLASSIFIED

TRUST SCORE

How Our Trust Score Works

Every check looks at four independent groups of signals before it reaches a verdict.

01

Domain & Identity

We look at how old the domain is, who registered it and whether the owner details are hidden.

02

Technical Safety

We check the SSL certificate, hosting setup and redirects that hide where a link really goes.

03

Scam Pattern Analysis

We compare the wording, layout and payment request against patterns seen in known scams.

04

Blacklist & Community Signals

We match the site, number or UPI ID against public blacklists and reports sent in by users.

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.

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME HELPLINE
1930
Visit cybercrime.gov.in and file a complaint, or call the helpline above. You can also file a complaint at your nearest cyber cell police station with screenshots, chat records, and any payment receipts as evidence.
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GLOBAL SCAM WATCH

Scams Running in the US, UK and Beyond

The same three templates reach inboxes in every English-speaking market. Here is how each one works and what to check before you act.

All global guides
COMING SOON

Features we are building next

Number and UPI ID Lookup

Search a phone number or UPI ID and see how many times it has been reported by other users before you answer or pay.

ScamDekho Browser Extension

Scans links in your browser and warns you before you click a page that looks like a scam, so you never have to copy a link across to check it.

What Our Users Say

Feedback from users who checked suspicious content on ScamDekho.

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Mere dost ne ek investment app ka link bheja. ScamDekho ne bola SUSPICIOUS. Research ki sach mein fraud tha. Dono bache!"

K
Kavya Menon
CA Student, Bengaluru
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to check if a link is safe?

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.

How to know if a website is fake or real?

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.

Can I check WhatsApp scam messages?

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.

Is ScamDekho free to use?

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.

Can ScamDekho detect UPI or job offer scams?

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.

Is my data stored when I use ScamDekho?

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.

Where can I report a cyber scam in India?

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.

How to verify a fake payment screenshot?

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

1
Pick What You Want to Check
Message, link, screenshot, UPI ID, or offer letter. Choose the tool that fits.
2
Paste or Upload It
Just paste the text or drop the file. No account needed.
3
We Scan It Instantly
Our AI checks for fraud signals, red flags, and known scam patterns in seconds.
4
See the Verdict
You get a trust score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.

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

01
MESSAGING
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.
02
WEB
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.
03
PAYMENTS
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.
04
PAYMENTS
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.
05
DOCUMENTS
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.
06
PAYPAL
PayPal Scam Email Checker
Paste any PayPal-branded email to check for phishing before you act. We flag spoofed sender domains, fake invoice links, and urgent "account limited" wording scammers use to make you panic.
07
PAYPAL
PayPal Invoice Scam Checker
Verify a PayPal invoice request before approving or paying it. We check for inflated amounts, mismatched business names, and invoice patterns tied to known scam campaigns.
08
BUILT FOR INDIA
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.
ADVERTISEMENT

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Every check looks at four independent groups of signals before it reaches a verdict.

01

Domain & Identity

We look at how old the domain is, who registered it and whether the owner details are hidden.

02

Technical Safety

We check the SSL certificate, hosting setup and redirects that hide where a link really goes.

03

Scam Pattern Analysis

We compare the wording, layout and payment request against patterns seen in known scams.

04

Blacklist & Community Signals

We match the site, number or UPI ID against public blacklists and reports sent in by users.

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.

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME HELPLINE
1930
Visit cybercrime.gov.in and file a complaint, or call the helpline above. You can also file a complaint at your nearest cyber cell police station with screenshots, chat records, and any payment receipts as evidence.
ADVERTISEMENT

GLOBAL SCAM WATCH

Scams Running in the US, UK and Beyond

The same three templates reach inboxes in every English-speaking market. Here is how each one works and what to check before you act.

All global guides
USPS · ROYAL MAIL · CANADA POST
Delivery Failure Scam

A text claims your parcel is held over a small unpaid fee, and the link asks for card details on a lookalike tracking page.

Read guide
PAYPAL · VENMO · CASH APP
Payment Request Scam

An invoice or "unauthorised payment" alert arrives from a real-looking address, with a support number that is answered by the scammer.

Read guide
MCAFEE · NORTON
Antivirus Renewal Scam

A receipt says your subscription auto-renewed for a few hundred dollars, and the refund call ends with remote access to your PC.

Read guide
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Want to collaborate with ScamDekho? Whether you're interested in partnerships, business collaborations, media opportunities, or cybersecurity initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Write to us
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