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Stay safe from scams
Learn how AI-powered scams work in India (cloned voices, fake officers, deepfake ads) and exactly what to do if you or your family are targeted.
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beginner
Staying safe with AI
Five simple rules for kids using chatbots, image makers and AI apps, at home or at school.
Step 1
beginnerSpotting deepfakes and AI scams
How fake videos, cloned voices and AI-written messages are used to fool people, and simple ways to protect yourself and your family.
Step 2
beginnerSpotting fake reviews before you buy
How fake and paid reviews push up ratings on shopping apps, maps and app stores, the signs to look for, and what India's review standard says.
Step 3
Prompts to copy
Paste into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any chatbot- Check a message
I received this message. List the warning signs that it could be a scam, and what I should do next. Do not click any links in it. [paste message]
Tools that help
All tools →🛡️ Stay safe online (India)
- Cybercrime portal + 1930 Report online fraud and cybercrime. For money lost, call 1930 at once.
- Sanchar Saathi Report fraud calls and messages, see SIMs in your name, block a lost phone.
- Have I Been Pwned Check whether your email appeared in a data breach.
- Deepfakes Analysis Unit Send a suspected deepfake video or audio to their WhatsApp tipline to get it checked.
- PIB Fact Check Check viral claims about the government, schemes and official notices.
- Fact Check Explorer Search fact-checks of viral claims and images.
- Bitwarden Open-source password manager that keeps a strong, different password for every account.
Scams to watch for
All scams →- Digital arrest scamFake police, CBI or ED officers on a video call say you're under arrest and must pay. There is no such thing.
- Cloned voice of a family member"Mummy, I've had an accident, send money now!" AI can copy a voice from a short clip. Hang up and call back.
- Deepfake celebrity investment adsA famous face "recommends" a stock tip or trading app with guaranteed returns. The video is fake.
- Fake KYC update and OTP fraud"Your KYC expires today, your account will be blocked." Banks never ask for your OTP, PIN or password.
- UPI PIN and QR code scams"Scan this QR to receive money." You never need your UPI PIN to receive money, only to pay.
- Part-time job and "task" scamsEarn ₹5,000 a day liking videos or rating hotels? They pay you small amounts first, then take your deposits.
- Sextortion and morphed photosA stranger records a video call or makes a fake nude with AI, then threatens to share it. Don't pay. Get help.
- Fake customer-care numbersYou search online for a helpline, call it, and the "agent" asks you to install an app or share a PIN for your refund.
- Fake wedding invites and APK filesA "wedding card", "bill" or "bank update" arrives as an .apk file on WhatsApp. Installing it hands over your phone.
- Fake AI apps and chatbot clonesLook-alike "ChatGPT" or "AI photo" apps that charge big subscriptions, steal data or carry malware.
- Illegal instant loan appsQuick loans with no checks, then huge charges, threats and morphed photos sent to your contacts.
- Fake trading apps and stock-tip groups"VIP" WhatsApp or Telegram groups promise insider tips and IPO quotas, then trap you in a fake trading app.
- Gift card scamsA "boss", official or relative asks you to buy gift cards and send the codes. Once they have the code, the money is gone.
- Shopping account takeoverSomeone gets into your shopping or wallet app and spends your gift card balance, coins and saved cards.
- Fake delivery and parcel scams"Your parcel couldn't be delivered. Pay ₹25 to reschedule." The link steals your card details and OTP.
- Money mule accounts"Earn commission just by letting us use your bank account." Your account is then used to move scam money, and police come to you.
- Unknown charges on your card or accountA debit you didn't make? Report it to your bank within 3 working days. Under RBI rules you usually don't pay for it.
- SIM swap and eSIM fraudYour phone suddenly loses signal. Someone has moved your number to their SIM and is reading your bank OTPs.
- Aadhaar fingerprint (AePS) fraudMoney withdrawn using your Aadhaar number and a copied fingerprint, with no OTP. Lock your biometrics to stop it.
- Fake traffic challan and bill messages"Your challan is pending, pay now" or "Electricity will be cut tonight." The link or app steals your OTPs and money.
- Fake travel, pilgrimage and hotel bookingsKedarnath helicopter, Char Dham or hotel booked on a fake site. You pay, and no ticket or room exists.
- Fake "army officer" buyer and rental scamsA "soldier" being transferred sells a cheap bike, or wants to rent your flat, then asks you to send money "to receive" payment.
- Matrimonial and romance scamsA perfect match online, often an "NRI" or officer, who soon needs money for customs, visas or an emergency.
- Fake jobs abroad and scam compoundsA well-paid "data entry" or IT job in Thailand or Dubai turns into forced scam work in Myanmar, Cambodia or Laos.
- Fake shopping sites and sale linksAn iPhone for ₹999 in a "Big Billion" sale link. The site is a copy, and your card details go to scammers.
- Loans and SIMs taken in your nameRecovery calls for a loan you never took, or SIMs you never bought. Someone is using your PAN and Aadhaar.
News for you
All news →- An AI app left 144,000 chat logs open online. What you type into AI isn't always private28 Oct 2026 · Researchers found millions of files from the AI service 302.ai, including user chats with personal details, in an unprotected online storage bucket. Here's what to keep out of AI chats.
- Saved your AI API key in a coding tool? A breach is a reminder to protect it like a password28 Oct 2026 · AI coding tool OpenCode says an intruder may have exposed OpenAI, Anthropic and Google API keys saved in its online console. Some users report surprise bills. How students and developers should handle AI keys.
- AI browsers can be tricked by hidden instructions on web pages28 Oct 2026 · Researchers keep finding ways to hijack AI browsers and assistants that act for you, and attackers have started hiding instructions on real websites. Here's how to use AI agents more safely.
- Studies find AI chatbots get health questions wrong about half the time28 Oct 2026 · Researchers tested five popular chatbots on health questions and flagged about half the answers. Another study found people using chatbots did no better than those who didn't. How to use AI for health safely.
5-minute reads
All reads →Strong passwords, PINs and 2FA
Why a password built from public information is no lock at all, and how passphrases, password managers and two-factor authentication keep accounts safe.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Real banks never ask for your OTP
How fake KYC messages and "bank manager" calls trick people into sharing OTPs, the red flags to spot, and where to report in India.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Apps that ask for too much
Why a game doesn't need your camera or contacts, how "Allow All" buttons push you, and why game gems are real money.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Small posts, big picture: oversharing online
How harmless posts add up to reveal where you live, study and go, and how privacy settings and one simple question keep you safe.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Fake prizes, popups and malware
Why "you are our millionth visitor" is always a trick, how fake popups install malware, and what to do if your phone starts acting strange.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Forwarding hurts too: cyberbullying
Why forwarding or repeating a mean joke still spreads harm, how screenshots outlive deletions, and what to do instead.
From Cybersecurity for Juniors
Words to know
Full glossary →- Adware beginnerMalware built specifically to flood a device with unwanted ads.
- Attachment beginnerA file sent along with an email or message.
- Audit beginnerA careful check of habits or systems against what's actually recommended.
- Backup beginnerAn extra copy of your files, kept safe in case the original is lost or damaged.
- Captive portal beginnerThe sign-in page a public wifi network shows before granting access.
- Collective risk beginnerWhen one person's unsafe habit can end up affecting a whole group or community.
- Credential beginnerThe username-and-password (or similar) pair that lets you into an account.
- Credential reuse beginnerUsing the same password on more than one account.
- Cyber hygiene beginnerThe everyday habits that keep you safer online, the way regular habits keep you healthy offline.
- Cybercrime helpline, 1930 beginnerIndia's national number for reporting cyber fraud.
- Dark pattern beginnerA design built on purpose to push you toward one choice, like a huge "Allow All" button.
- Data collection beginnerThe gathering of information about how you use an app.
- Deepfake beginnerA fake photo or video of a real person, made with AI.
- Digital footprint beginnerThe lasting trail of information you leave behind online over time.
- Encryption beginnerScrambling data so only the intended recipient can read it.
- Evil twin network beginnerA fake wifi hotspot built to look like a trusted one.
Test yourself
All quizzes →Go deeper
Hand-picked, outside sabka.ai- Official Report cyber fraud (or call 1930) ↗ · Ministry of Home Affairs
- Official Sanchar Saathi: report fraud calls and check mobile connections in your name ↗ · Department of Telecommunications
- Official BE(A)WARE: how financial frauds work ↗ · Reserve Bank of India
- Article Govt announces new norms to curb fake online reviews ↗ · Business Today