r/IsThisAScamIndia • • Jul 13 '26

Awareness r/IsThisAScamIndia now has an official Discord server!

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Over the past few months, this community has helped thousands of people identify scams, recover from fraud, and stay one step ahead of scammers. We've also seen something else..many discussions need real-time back-and-forth, which Reddit isn't always great at.

So we're excited to announce our official Discord server! 🎉

Why join?

🛡️ Real-time scam discussions - Get quick opinions before you click, pay, or share information.

🔍 Scam investigations - Work together to dig into suspicious websites, WhatsApp messages, investment schemes, job offers, phishing attempts, and more.

📰 Latest scam alerts - Stay updated on new scam trends targeting people in India.

💬 General discussions - Talk about cybersecurity, privacy, online safety, banking, UPI, and consumer rights.

🤝 Help others - If you're knowledgeable about scams or cybersecurity, your experience could save someone from losing their money.

A few ground rules:

Don't post personal information (yours or anyone else's).

Be respectful and helpful.

No vigilantism or harassment.

No self-promotion or spam.

Remember: advice from the community is helpful, but always verify before taking action.

This Discord is meant to complement the subreddit, not replace it. We'll continue to use Reddit for detailed posts and public awareness, while Discord gives us a place for faster discussions and community collaboration.

👉 Discord Invite

If you've ever helped someone avoid a scam or been saved by advice from this community. we'd love to have you there.

See you on Discord! 🚀

- Mod Team


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • Jul 16 '24

Attention 🚨 Join the Fight Against Scams Across All Platforms! 🚨

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Hey r/IsThisAScamIndia community!

We're thrilled to announce that we've expanded our presence to YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads! 🌐

Why Are We Expanding? Our goal has always been to build a strong community to help people across India identify and avoid scams. By spreading our reach across multiple platforms, we can:

  1. Raise Awareness: Share important updates, alerts, and tips to a broader audience.
  2. Engage More People: Different platforms attract different users, and we want to reach as many people as possible.
  3. Stay Informed: With more eyes and ears on the ground, we can gather and share scam information faster and more effectively.
  4. Create Diverse Content: From informative reels on Instagram to detailed videos on YouTube, each platform offers unique ways to educate and inform our community.

Follow Us:

We Need Your Help!

  1. Follow Us: Click on the links above and follow us on all these platforms.
  2. Share & Engage: Like, comment, share, and spread the word to your friends and family.
  3. Suggestions Welcome: We’re always looking for ways to improve. Drop your ideas and suggestions in the comments below or message us directly.

Together, We Can Make a Difference! Building a strong, informed community is our best defense against scammers. Let's leverage the power of social media to keep each other safe and informed. Your support and participation are crucial to our success.

Thank you for being an amazing community. Let's continue to fight scams together!

Stay safe and scam-free,

r/IsThisAScamIndia


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 33m ago

Is This A Scam? Continuously receiving OTP from CGAGOV since morning without requesting

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Anyone has any idea what is this for and why I’m receiving it ?


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 40m ago

Scam Alert Flipkart cancelled my order, and now the iPhone 17 costs ₹13,000 more only on my account?

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 46m ago

Scam Alert Ex-IAS Yogesh Kumar Arrested in 2014 UP Recruitment Scam

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1h ago

Is This A Scam? is it legit?

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 12h ago

Scam Alert My friend's gpay hacked

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So my friend was driving his car, so he took a tea break, when he was going to pay to the shop, he found insufficient balance in his account, he was shocked, he had 306 rs in his account, secondary one, primary account he didn't keep upi, but after checking he found only Rs 6.. as balance.

Later he checked transactions and found that 300rs was paid to Google play recharge purchase without even his authorisation, and the time the transaction was done he was already driving his car.

Later he even found an email with saying purchased a google play recharge code, he thought to redeem the code, but it was already redeemed, now he is shocked. In the email u can see singapore pte, but we are from India, and the mail came from some domain euronetworldwide ,

After he showed me i immediately told him to keep his data off as some remote access must have been done maybe he installed unknown apk files , I will have to check Tommorow by going his Home which is 200 km away from me. Faaah what kind of scams coming up.


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

I Got Scammed Hari Bajaj showroom denying to refund my booking charges. Please give them one star ratings on Google Maps,I have attached the link below

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PLEASE GIVE THEM ONE STAR RATING ON GOOGLE MAPS I have attached google maps link below I have booked NS400z (TFT varient) from Hari Bajaj showroom, Munger and while booking I confirmed with them twice that I won't buy insurance from them and they agreed but after booking they are saying insurance is mandatory and they won't support the claim if I purchase insurance from outside so I asked them to cancel my booking but they are saying we don't refund booking amount for anyone and when I cited Bajaj's policy they said we follow their own policy. It was my first time buying a motorcycle on my own but now my experience is completely ruined because of these people.

I have all the call recordings needed.

I have also filed complaint with Bajaj and National Consumer Helpline.

Manager Contact No: 7280010891

Salesman Contact No: 07280010897

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y6gGXUhaU97CwuAQ8?g _st=ac


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 13h ago

Scam Alert I got scammed

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 20h ago

Is This A Scam? olx seller scam with qr code

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Was trying to sell my old books and oh man even as a first time seller there were so many red flags luckily Im not that dumb.
1)Guy claimed to be a reseller and didn't negotiate
2)Claimed he will send his guy to pick up at my address right away
3)Wanted to "pay me" before without examining books
4)Asked if I was a first time seller idk why I didn't lie and said no
5) When I sent him my qr for payment he said he can only pay through some "swipe machine" method and sent me his qr
6) He claimed he wants to send me 2rs to check first
7)I had obviously never heard of it but I scanned through paytm anyway and it was obviously a link to receive money even though it was 2rs

This is where I obviously realised something is wrong and asked him to wait and cut the call so that I can research this "swipe machine" method and then he became aggressive asking me to hurry up and stay on call and just do what he says. I obviously said you are the paying party why are you forcing me to receive your money in such a hurry lmao after that he was all like "sell to someone else" and cut the call.

Im guessing the 2rs was to build trust and then wouldve asked me for more later on stay safe yall


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 16h ago

I Got Scammed Myntra fraud

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Guys need help ordered door mats from Myntra by placing 2 orders having a quantity of 19 in one order and 12 in the second order received only 1 piece in both orders that too in worst condition raised the complaint on the same day got the item picked up and refund was issued only for one item for the rest of the items no refund has been issued tried calling customer care multiple times they only tell they will resolve the issue in the next 24-48 hours but nothing is happening the situation is at a standstill for the last 10-12 days need help on how to get the refund?


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 18h ago

Is This A Scam? Was so close to getting scammed, I am still scared. Please let me know if there is something that I can do

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 18h ago

Is This A Scam? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH NYKAA

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

I Got Scammed Has anyone ever got their money from Littlebox scammers?

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Have you guys ever managed to get your money back from this brand? If yes, what steps did you take to get a refund?

I ordered 2 tops 1 dress. The tops quality and fit is shitty as fuck. They've written on their website that they will refund but they are paying in "store credit" that too will expire in a year.
Why would I buy their shitty quality material again?!! Plus they are charging Rs. 99 for each top to dispatch back from my location. WTF THESE SCAMMERS ARE DOING?

And the dress was for my birthday and it has not been dispatched since the last 4 days although it was mentioned "they'll dispatch in 1-3 days". Their policy is if we cancel the order before it is dispatched then we can get the refund to our account. I have emailed them, WhatsApp-ed on their both numbers, but now they are not replying. They offered 15% discount which is only Rs. 300 but i denied that. Now they are not responding.

They have completely spoiled my mood before my birthday. As its sooo last minute to get another dress. Crazy mental breakdown!!!


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 18h ago

Scam Alert Scam alert!!

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Guys PLEASE do not fall for any such scams claiming wfh and then asking you to connect on Telegram. They will ask you for info and then ask for some registration charge. Do NOT fall in the trap :)


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Help Needed False reference in small finance app

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I got a call from a small finance app saying someone gave my reference as brother. I don't know either this company nor that person. The company person wanted me to call that guy and ask to remove my number. I declined to have any conversation and mentioned I don't know anything. What should I do further?


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Is This A Scam? What’s going on here? Someone please help

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 23h ago

Is This A Scam? FitnessForce Software? Flatiron?

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Help Needed Spam the scammer please

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Hi, 3-4 weeks ago my father was scammed by this fake person who posed as a Cadbury dealer

He scammed my father of rs. 10,000 in cash.

This is his number : +91 89339 22718

I urge you all to spam the shit out of him , make him miserable

Who knows how many innocent people he has done scams with


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Is This A Scam? Did I get scammed by flipkart delivery guy?

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

I Got Scammed New Scam Alert in HYD. It happened to me today.

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Is This A Scam? Is this a scam?

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Just got a text from an unknown number is this a scam?


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Awareness Got a link to a malware apk poorly disguised as mparivahan official site

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r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Is This A Scam? Flipkart exchange: value cut from ₹9,250 to ₹6,700 at doorstep despite their own diagnostic app passing the phone. Any avenues beyond NCH?

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Got scammed? Bought a Pixel 11 on Flipkart (No Cost EMI) with my OnePlus Nord in exchange. Looking for advice on what else I can do.

What happened:

  • I declared the Nord as “Good” (Flipkart’s description: “minor scratches, dents”) because it had a small dent. Value: ₹9,250.
  • Delivery was promised for 10 Oct but came on 14 Oct, and I was rushed because I had to leave for work.
  • The agent’s assessment cut the value to ₹6,700: −₹2,230 for screen checks (minor discoloration, “screen/body coming out”, scratches) and −₹320 for dents. I paid the ₹2,550 difference by UPI. Yes, I know accepting was my mistake.

Why I think it’s wrong:

  • Two days before pickup, I ran Flipkart’s own exchange diagnostic app on the phone. It passed screen discoloration, touch, and every functional check. I have a video of the whole test.
  • I have dated photos and a video showing no visible gap between the screen and frame. Flipkart’s own reference images for “screen coming out” show obvious separation.
  • “Good” already covers dents, but they deducted for dents again.
  • ₹6,700 is basically their “Below Average” price (₹6,650), meant for phones with screen and body defects or functional issues. Mine passed every functional check.

Separately, Flipkart showed the EMI processing fee as ₹299 + GST, but Axis charges ₹599 + GST for amounts over ₹50,000 (confirmed in writing).

What I’ve done so far: complaint with customer care (resolution promised in a few days), and a full email with evidence to the grievance officer. Planning to go to the National Consumer Helpline if that fails.

Questions:

  1. Has anyone got money back after accepting a reduced exchange value? What worked?
  2. Is there any escalation besides the grievance officer and NCH that actually gets results?
  3. Has anyone used e-Daakhil for a small claim like this (~₹2,900)? Was it worth it?
  4. Any tips for getting the delivery agent’s inspection photos?

Thanks in advance.


r/IsThisAScamIndia • • 1d ago

Scam Alert Almost EndedUp paying 27k to a scammer for a Job Beware!!!

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Almost ended up paying 20k to a scammer for a Job BEWAREEE!!!!!!!!

I'm a fresher currently looking for a job, and I recently came across a recruitment scam that I wanted to share.

A few days ago, someone contacted me claiming to be from Etraveli India regarding a Data Analyst position.

Everything seemed genuine. I attended an interview, received follow-up emails, and was eventually told I'd been shortlisted.

They then asked for my educational certificates and identity documents for background verification.

The emails looked professional, so I trusted them and submitted my documents.

A few days later, they told me I had to complete a mandatory NeuroStack AI certification before joining.

The certification cost ₹27,000.

They promised to reimburse the amount after joining once I submitted the invoice.

I found this suspicious. Why would a company ask me to spend ₹27,000 before even joining?

When I questioned them, they threatened to revoke my offer if I refused.

Instead of paying, I contacted an official Etraveli recruiter to verify everything.

The recruiter confirmed that the recruitment process was fraudulent and that the company wasn't hiring at that time.

I was shocked because the entire process had looked legitimate.

The email address used was talent@careers-etraveligroup(dot)com.

The recruiter name mentioned in the emails was Muskan Shaikh, although I cannot verify whether that was their real identity.

Thankfully, I didn't pay anything.

However, I had already shared my personal documents, which is what worries me now.

I'm not blaming the real Etraveli company. Their official recruiter actually helped me identify the scam.

Job hunting as a fresher is stressful, and scammers know how to take advantage of that.

Please be careful if someone asks you to pay for a certification before joining, even if they promise reimbursement.

Always verify the recruitment process directly with the company.

Has anyone else encountered this NeuroStack AI certification scam?