A comprehensive guide to every type of online scam targeting Indian students. Learn how they work, how to spot them, and what to do.
Pick a category below to jump straight to what matters most for you.
Instagram shops, fake giveaways, DM fraud & impersonation.
12 articlesUPI collect requests, QR code tricks, fake cashback schemes.
9 articlesFake offer letters, registration fee fraud & WFH traps.
11 articlesFree UC/diamonds, hacked accounts, fake reward codes.
7 articlesFake bank emails, KYC links, OTP theft & credential harvesting.
14 articlesPonzi schemes, Telegram trading groups, fake crypto platforms.
8 articlesDating app fraud, honey traps & intimate image threats.
6 articlesAadhaar fraud, SIM swap attacks, account takeovers.
5 articlesWith millions of students looking for jobs and internships, this is the most common category of fraud targeting young Indians.
India's UPI revolution brought convenience — and a wave of scam tactics that trick you into sending money thinking you're receiving it.
Gamers are prime targets. Scammers exploit the desire for free in-game currency, rare items, and account upgrades.
Phishing tricks you into handing over credentials, OTPs, and money through fake websites and messages that look 100% real.
Promising quick riches and "guaranteed" returns, these scams have taken crores from Indian students through fake trading apps and Ponzi schemes.
Read our safety guides to protect yourself — and share them with your friends and family.
Social Media Scams
Scammers have flooded Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook with traps designed specifically for students.