Types of Cyber Frauds

Understanding how scams work is the first line of defence. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.

Unauthorized use of your debit/credit card details for online or POS transactions, often from card-skimming or data breaches.

Fraud emails like business email compromise, lottery wins, inheritance scams, or invoice fraud targeting individuals and businesses.

Your personal details, documents, or Aadhaar/PAN are used without consent to open accounts, take loans, or commit fraud.

Fake e-commerce sites, social media stores, or sellers who take advance payment and never deliver goods or refunds.

Any other cyber-enabled fraud, including job scams, investment (Ponzi) fraud, ransomware, sextortion, and fake tech support.

Fake emails, SMS, or websites that impersonate banks, government bodies, or brands to steal your login credentials or personal data.

Attackers gain access to your social media accounts to impersonate you, spam contacts, or run scams using your identity.

Fraudsters trick you into sharing UPI PINs, scan-and-pay links, or approving requests for money transfers from your UPI apps.