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All scams ❌ summarised and shown below. Stay alert.

🔟 Common Tricks Used by Scammers: Beware and Stay Safe

Scammers target people of all ages, but middle-aged and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable. Be cautious and aware of these common tricks:

1️⃣. TRAI Phone Scam: raudsters claim to be from TRAI, stating your mobile number is linked to illegal activities, and services will be suspended.
-✅ Reality: TRAI doesn't suspend services; telecom companies do.

2️⃣. Parcel Stuck at Customs: Scammers claim a parcel with contraband has been intercepted and demand payment.
- Action: Disconnect and report the number.

3️⃣. Digital Arrest: Fake police officers threaten digital arrest or online interrogation.
- Reality: Police don't conduct digital arrests or online interrogations.

4⃣. Family Member Arrested: Scammers claim a relative will be arrested and demand payment.
- Action: Verify with family members before taking action.

5⃣. Get Rich Quick Trading: Social media ads promise high returns on stock investments.
- Reality: High-return schemes are likely scams.

6⃣. Easy Tasks for Big Rewards: Scammers offer high sums for simple tasks, then ask for investment.
- Reality: Easy money schemes are scams.

7️⃣. Credit Card Issued in Your Name: Fake executives confirm large transactions on bogus credit cards.
- Action: Check with your bank.

8️⃣. Mistaken Money Transfer: Scammers claim incorrect transactions and ask for refunds.
- Action: Verify transactions with your bank.

9️⃣. KYC Expired: Scammers ask for KYC updates via links.
- Reality: Banks require in-person KYC updates.

🔟. Generous Tax Refund: Fraudsters pose as tax officials, asking for bank details.
- Reality: Tax departments already have bank details and communicate directly.

Stay Safe:

♻️ 1. Verify information before acting.

❇️ 2. Don't click suspicious links.

✳️ 3. Confirm transactions with banks.

♻️ 4. Report suspicious calls/numbers.

❇️ 5. Be cautious of high-return schemes.

✳️ 6. Update KYC in-person.

✳️ 7. Don't share personal/bank details.

Report Scams:

1. National Consumer Helpline (1800-11-4000)
2. Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
3. Local Police Station

Stay informed, stay vigilant!

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All scams ❌ summarised and shown below. Stay alert.

🔟 Common Tricks Used by Scammers: Beware and Stay Safe

Scammers target people of all ages, but middle-aged and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable. Be cautious and aware of these common tricks:

1️⃣. TRAI Phone Scam: raudsters claim to be from TRAI, stating your mobile number is linked to illegal activities, and services will be suspended.
-✅ Reality: TRAI doesn't suspend services; telecom companies do.

2️⃣. Parcel Stuck at Customs: Scammers claim a parcel with contraband has been intercepted and demand payment.
- Action: Disconnect and report the number.

3️⃣. Digital Arrest: Fake police officers threaten digital arrest or online interrogation.
- Reality: Police don't conduct digital arrests or online interrogations.

4⃣. Family Member Arrested: Scammers claim a relative will be arrested and demand payment.
- Action: Verify with family members before taking action.

5⃣. Get Rich Quick Trading: Social media ads promise high returns on stock investments.
- Reality: High-return schemes are likely scams.

6⃣. Easy Tasks for Big Rewards: Scammers offer high sums for simple tasks, then ask for investment.
- Reality: Easy money schemes are scams.

7️⃣. Credit Card Issued in Your Name: Fake executives confirm large transactions on bogus credit cards.
- Action: Check with your bank.

8️⃣. Mistaken Money Transfer: Scammers claim incorrect transactions and ask for refunds.
- Action: Verify transactions with your bank.

9️⃣. KYC Expired: Scammers ask for KYC updates via links.
- Reality: Banks require in-person KYC updates.

🔟. Generous Tax Refund: Fraudsters pose as tax officials, asking for bank details.
- Reality: Tax departments already have bank details and communicate directly.

Stay Safe:

♻️ 1. Verify information before acting.

❇️ 2. Don't click suspicious links.

✳️ 3. Confirm transactions with banks.

♻️ 4. Report suspicious calls/numbers.

❇️ 5. Be cautious of high-return schemes.

✳️ 6. Update KYC in-person.

✳️ 7. Don't share personal/bank details.

Report Scams:

1. National Consumer Helpline (1800-11-4000)
2. Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
3. Local Police Station

Stay informed, stay vigilant!

Issued in public interest!!