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How a Simple Tshirt Order Cost Me 57,800 in a Delivery Scam

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:42:56 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

I had placed an order through the Shiprocket platform. Everything seemed routine - I received the order confirmation and waited for delivery. However, a few hours later, I received a phone call from a person claiming to be a representative of Blue Dart Courier Service.

With a confident and professional tone, the caller informed me that there was a “delivery address mismatch” with my parcel. He claimed that unless I corrected the address immediately, the delivery would be cancelled and the parcel returned.

How I Lost ₹40 Lakh in a Fake Investment App Scam

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:58:28 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

I recently became a victim of an investment scam that cost me nearly ₹40 lakhs.

I follow a lot of Telegram channels for investment ideas and other deals, and in one of those channels, I came across a link to download an APK file of an app named “Kotak ProApp.” Since the app looked professional and carried the name of a reputed financial institution, it appeared convincing, and I did not doubt its authenticity before installing it. The Telegram channel was filled with people sharing supposed success stories and screenshots of massive profits, which further fueled my confidence and interest in investing.

Vendor Registration Scam: How Zenith Engineering Solutions Lost ₹5,20,000

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:19:45 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On September 17, 2025, our company Zenith Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd (name changed) became a victim of a business scam that cost us ₹5,20,000.

It began when we received a call from individuals who introduced themselves as authorized representatives of Larsen & Toubro (L&T). They spoke professionally, used industry jargon, and claimed they were from the vendor onboarding department of L&T. Vendor registration is the process by which companies approve suppliers by verifying their documents and credentials before allowing them to supply goods or services. Since L&T is a highly reputed company, we had no reason to doubt their credibility at first.

Fake Job Offer Scam: How I Was Tricked by a Fraudulent HR Identity and lost ₹13,000

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:05:09 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On 25/04/2025, I received an email from harshoberoi01outlook.com, claiming to be Harsh Oberoi, Senior HR Manager at Granicus. The email offered me a Data Analyst position with an annual salary of ₹10,09,370.

As part of the hiring process, I was asked to enroll in a MATLAB Professional Certification course, which they claimed was mandatory for employment. I was told that the certification fee would be reimbursed with my first month’s salary. Trusting the legitimacy of the offer, I paid the course fee.

How I Lost ₹11,400 in a Flipkart Order Scam and What You Need to Know

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:52:05 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On a recent shopping trip online, I placed an order through Flipkart. Everything seemed normal at first. Soon after, I received a call from someone claiming to be Flipkart customer care. They said there was an issue with my order and offered a “solution” to receive my product faster.

The scammer instructed me to make multiple payments: first ₹1,900, then another ₹1,900, followed by ₹3,800, and finally ₹3,800 more. Trusting the caller and thinking it was genuine, I made all the payments. To my shock, after paying a total of ₹11,400, my product never arrived, and the caller stopped responding.

Dont Get Tricked: How Scammers Exploit Work From Home Seekers where I lost ₹15,000

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:32:25 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On 16th April, I received a message on WhatsApp offering a work-from-home job. Excited at the opportunity, I was asked to register with their company and provide my passport photo and signature.

I was given 500 forms to fill out within 5 days. I completed all the forms diligently by the deadline. On 23rd April, I received a call informing me that 66 of my forms were “wrong” and that I needed to pay ₹4,800 for corrections before I could receive my salary. Trusting the company, I paid the money for the so-called corrections.

Business Deal Scam: How I Lost ₹33,000 Paying in Advance for a business order

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:25:04 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On 31st March 2025, I received a call from someone offering a business opportunity involving helmets. The person appeared professional, showed me product images, and discussed pricing. After reviewing the items, I was asked to pay 50% of the total amount upfront, with the assurance that the products would be delivered by 6 PM on 1st April 2025.

Trusting the seller, I transferred the payment immediately. However, when the promised delivery time came, there was no response. Calls and messages went unanswered, and the website or social media profile disappeared. That was the moment I realized that I had fallen victim to an advance payment business scam, losing a significant sum of money to fraudsters.

Online Helmet Purchase Scam How I Lost 2,800 and What You Should Watch Out For

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:40:08 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On 10th April 2025, I found an Instagram business account called rider_helmet_store selling bike accessories. Their profile appeared legitimate, showcasing a large following and customer testimonials. A WhatsApp Business account was linked to the profile, and I was directed there to finalize the purchase.

After discussing the product over WhatsApp, I decided to buy a helmet for ₹2,800. I completed the payment via a digital payment platform, trusting the seller based on their professional communication and seemingly genuine online presence.

What Are Authenticator Apps and Why Should You Use It

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:08:14 +0530

What Are Authenticator Apps and Why Should You Use Them?

Authenticator apps are mobile applications that generate secure codes for verifying your identity when you log into online accounts, serving as a second layer of defense known as two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even if your password is guessed or stolen, an attacker cannot log in without the time-based code generated by your authenticator app. Examples include Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, Authy, and Dashlane.

Essential Steps to Keep Your Data Safe If Your Phone Gets Stolen or Lost

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:01:40 +0530

1. Enable remote tracking

iPhone (iOS)

Go to Settings ❯ [your name] ❯ Find My.
Turn on Find My iPhone.
Enable Find My network (helps locate even when offline) and Send Last Location (sends location before battery dies).

Android (Google)

Go to Settings ❯ Google ❯ Security ❯ Find My Device (or Settings ❯ Security & location ❯ Find My Device).
Turn on Find My Device and ensure Location is enabled for the device.
Make sure the device is signed into your Google account.
If you are unable to locate Find My Device , simply search this keyword in the settings.

Additional pre-setup steps (both platforms)

The Google Maps Review Scam: How I Lost Over ₹98,000

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:41:43 +0530

My Story: How I Became a Victim of Online Fraud

It all commenced with a straightforward text message. An individual contacted me, offering to compensate me for writing reviews on Google Maps. The proposition appeared to be relatively simple: compose a review and receive payment. To substantiate their legitimacy, they deposited ₹203 into my account after my initial review. The transaction appeared legitimate, prompting me to continue.

Subsequently, they informed me that to augment my earnings, I was required to participate in prepaid tasks. The process was uncomplicated: I was required to make an initial deposit, which would subsequently be returned with a profit. The initial amount was ₹600. Initially, I was hesitant but proceeded since I had already received compensation from them previously. Subsequently, they progressively increased the amounts—₹1,000, then ₹3,000, and finally ₹5,000. Each time, they assured me that I would receive my money back, along with a commission.

Avoid Work-from-Home Scams: My Experience Losing ₹8,560

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:39:37 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On February 25, I encountered an advertisement in the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper regarding a work-from-home position with Jio Company. The opportunity appeared promising, prompting me to promptly contact the provided telephone number.

The individual on the other end maintained a professional demeanour and informed me that I would be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone for the purpose of the job.

Prior to receiving the devices, I was requested to remit ₹8,560 as an insurance deposit. They assured me that the payment would be refunded within a short time frame, approximately two minutes and thirty seconds. Trusting their assurances, I processed the payment.

How the Online Task and Trading Scam made me lose ₹2,50,000

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:42:44 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

I was lured into an online scam where fraudsters offered payment for completing small tasks. I got to know about this through a Telegram channel. Initially, I was given 20 simple tasks, and after completing them, I was asked to provide bank account details for payment. The fraudsters paid small amounts to build trust. Later, they introduced trading tasks involving crude oil or diesel, which were designed to be complex and prone to errors. When I made a mistake, the fraudsters claimed their account was frozen and demanded large sums (₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh) to “unfreeze” it. After paying, I was given even more difficult tasks, leading to another “mistake” and another demand for payment. This cycle continued, resulting in significant financial losses of more than ₹2,50,000.

How a Stolen Phone Led to Financial loss of ₹3,00,000 and How You Can Protect Yourself

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:44:54 +0530

My Story: How I lost my money

A few weeks ago, my phone was stolen at a crowded railway station. At first, I thought I had only lost my device, but within minutes it turned into a nightmare. Before I could contact my mobile provider to block my SIM card, the fraudsters had already gained control of it.

With access to my SIM, they quickly bypassed security checks and initiated transactions from my bank accounts. I kept receiving OTPs and alerts, but since they had my number, every message went straight to them. By the time I realized what was happening, more than ₹3 lakhs had been wiped out from my accounts.

Hotel Booking Scams: How I believed a Fake Website and lost ₹24,000

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:47:13 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

I want to share an experience that taught me a hard lesson about online booking scams. Recently, I tried to book two rooms at a hotel in Puri. I found a website that looked very professional and legitimate. There was also a phone number on the site, so I decided to call.

A person answered claiming to be Ashok, the front desk manager. He spoke excellent English and seemed very credible and professional. His tone and confidence convinced me that I was dealing with a real hotel employee.

I lost ₹43,000: Fraudsters Trick You into Revealing OTPs and Card Details

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:48:28 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

In a recent incident, I received a call from an unknown number around 11:30 AM. The caller claimed to be a representative of my bank who could permanently block my credit card. Fearing that my card might be blocked, I ended up sharing every detail they asked for. Trusting the caller, I provided my credit card information and, unfortunately, also shared the OTP (One-Time Password) I received from my bank. This led to a financial loss of ₹43,000 as the fraudsters gained access to my credit card and made unauthorized transactions.

Beware of Cheap, Pre-Approved Loan Scams: My Costly Experience and How to Stay Safe

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:40:46 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

A few days ago, I received a message from what seemed to be Bank of Baroda offering me a loan of ₹5 lakhs. The message looked genuine, and since I was in need of financial assistance, I decided to follow up.

The person on the other end asked me to pay a processing fee of ₹1,650 before the loan could be approved. It seemed like a small amount, and I transferred it without much thought. However, as soon as I paid, they kept coming up with new reasons to demand more money—some for documentation, others for verification, and then additional charges to “finalize” the loan.

How Fraudsters Pretend to Be Family and Friends to Steal Money : I lost ₹30,000

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:46:12 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

In a recent incident, I received a call from someone claiming to be a close relative calling from Saudi Arabia. The caller pretended to be in urgent need of money for a medical emergency and asked me to transfer ₹30,000. Trusting the caller’s identity, I sent the money immediately. However, after the transaction I checked with other relatives, and I realized that the call was part of a fraudulent scheme.

Beware of Fraudulent Calls: How I lost ₹85,000

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:43:44 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

A few days ago, I received a phone call from an unknown number. The person on the line introduced himself as an officer from Bandhan Bank and told me that my PAN card needed to be updated. At first, I was cautious and refused to share the OTP (One-Time Password) sent to my phone.

But the caller was persistent, using pressure and urgency to convince me. Eventually, I gave in and shared the OTP. Almost immediately after the call, I discovered that my Fixed Deposit of ₹85,000 had been prematurely broken, and the money was deducted from my bank account.

APK-Based Scams: How Fraudsters Steal Your Money Without an OTP

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:37:10 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

On July 13, 2024, I became a victim of financial fraud involving my RBL credit card. That morning, I received a call from an unknown number. The person on the other end introduced himself as an RBL Bank representative. He told me that since I had not been using my RBL credit card, a penalty would soon be deducted as an annual charge unless I activated it or made a transaction.

Prepaid Task Scam: How Fraudsters Gained My Trust and Tricked Me with False Earnings losing ₹25,000

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:22:01 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

For some time, I was earning a small amount of money daily, around ₹150-₹300, by completing Google ratings on a normal website through Telegram. Everything seemed real - the payments were smooth, and the small daily credits gave me confidence that this was a genuine opportunity.

The fraudsters were very smart. By allowing me to earn steadily at the start, they built my trust and dependency. I began to believe that if I invested more, I could earn much higher amounts.

Work-From-Home Scam on Instagram: How I Lost money and What You Should Know

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:09:12 +0530

My Story: How I Got Scammed

Recently, I came across a work-from-home opportunity advertised on Instagram. The post claimed that after a registration fee of ₹500, I would receive 70% of my salary in advance, which would amount to ₹17,500.

Believing the offer and hoping to earn some income, I went ahead and paid the ₹500 registration fee. Shortly after, the scammers claimed that there was an additional delivery charge of ₹2,000 that I had not been informed about earlier. Despite multiple requests, I was not refunded the initial ₹500.

Remote Phone Hijacking How a Friend Misused My Google Account and Wiped My Data

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:50:38 +0530

My Story: How I Got Targeted

I am a 15-year-old student. In April 2025, my mobile phone was remotely factory reset through Google’s Find My Device feature. This action was carried out without my consent by someone I once considered a friend.

We had a disagreement on Instagram a few days prior, and shortly afterward, my phone was completely wiped. Since this person already had access to my Google account, I believe he misused that access to perform this unauthorized action.

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