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Almost every scam works the same way underneath. Here are the most common ones in 2026 and the single habit that defeats nearly all of them.
Three official channels, when to use each, and what evidence to keep.
You have the right to report, the right to file an FIR, and banking protections. Know them so you can push for action.
A familiar voice is no longer proof of who is calling. Here is how to verify before you send money.
A few simple safeguards, set up calmly as a family, stop most scams cold. Here is what actually works.
A digital arrest is a scam, not a real legal process. The moment someone says you are under digital arrest, hang up.
The first hour is everything. Work through these steps in order, right now.
You never receive money by scanning a QR code or entering your UPI PIN. Once you know this, you are largely protected.
Do not pay, do not panic. Help is available, the process is confidential, and you have the right to protection.
If a job asks you to pay money before you earn money, it is a scam. Here is exactly how the trap is built.
