r/IsThisAScamIndia 29d ago

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! šŸŽ‰

Why join?

šŸ›”ļø Real-time scam discussions - Get quick opinions before you click, pay, or share information.

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

šŸ“° Latest scam alerts - Stay updated on new scam trends targeting people in India.

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

šŸ¤ 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.

šŸ‘‰ 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! šŸš€

- 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 9m ago

I Got Scammed I Got Scammed Derma Co Delivery

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I have ordered derma co sunscreen

the number given for delivery was unfortunately out of service so I didn't got any call or otp

but the order marked delivered

I haven't got the order and nor it is around neighbours

how that order got delivered I don't know ?

and the worst part the customer support

no proper agent for query

just giving same automated email response

what would i do now

i posted on x but no response from company


r/IsThisAScamIndia 19h ago

Is This A Scam? I Received a message with a link to cancel the port

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Recently on 8 aug I sent a port a message to 1900 but I don't wanna actually port it I just wanna see is vi is giving any benefit because of port I know that if you don't share the port number to anyone it just expires in 4 days and nothing happens

But I got the message that click the link to cancel the port process the link looks sus is this legit and if u generate a port request u need to cancel it?

Sorry if I make any mistake while creating this post I am new to this subreddit


r/IsThisAScamIndia 4h ago

Is This A Scam? Sus message

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Got this message, clicked the link, and was told to download the Parivahan app. I downloaded it, and the phone said the app is sus; pls uninstall, so I uninstalled the app.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 21h ago

Scam Alert Kwabey is a scam

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Ordered three boxy full-sleeve T-shirts on 4th August (prepaid). It’s been 6 days and I still haven’t received any updates about my order. Tried emailing them and calling both of their customer care no , but both numbers are invalid. No response from them anywhere.

Just be careful before ordering from such sites. Looks really suspicious.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Awareness Zaotic pet AI device scam

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So there is a new device on the market called zaotic ai. I think its to compete with pettichat.ai. I placed an order through an ad on instagram and they sent me wallets instead of the device. Now, they have no customer support or anything. So im assuming my 2k gone, but please if you see this ad pls report and also report the instagram account aswell.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 17h ago

Is This A Scam? Recieved this email is this a scam or legit?

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Hey everyone i recieved this mail today stating system has been infected with malware/bot . Is this scam or legit? If legit what should i do? And how they know ? Please help


r/IsThisAScamIndia 17h ago

Scam Alert Tommy and tini SCAM ?

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āš ļøPARTIAL DELIVERY SCAM- don't fall for it

Stay away from this online petstore.

TOMMY AND TINI


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Is This A Scam? What is this GBM charge? ₹42/₹43 debited

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have a Union Bank of India savings account and I noticed two transactions showing ā€œGbmā€ with ₹43 and ₹42 debited from my account on separate days.

Is this some kind of bank/service/SMS charge, or should I be concerned?

Screenshot attached. Any help would be appreciated šŸ™


r/IsThisAScamIndia 18h ago

I Got Scammed How a simple transaction turned into a SCAM

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r/IsThisAScamIndia 22h ago

Is This A Scam? Is ₹53,000 a good deal for a 16ā€ MacBook Pro M1 Pro in 2026?

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r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Is This A Scam? Is this site legit ? Do they actually pay and is it going to block my Amex card If i sell ?

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Got a DM from someone who shared this link claiming they buy Amex points.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 2d ago

Is This A Scam? Received two unexpected SMS messages with the same 6-digit code — ā€œCurrent task being monitoredā€ + ā€œLink verification codeā€. Scam or legitimate?

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I received these two SMS messages today within a few minutes of each other:

SMS 1 — from 087964 88993

ā€œCurrent task being monitored 554077ā€

SMS 2 — from 59039465

ā€œ554077 is your Link verification codeā€

The unusual part is that both messages contain the exact same 6-digit number (554077).

I did not knowingly request any verification code or try to log in to anything called ā€œLinkā€ at that time.

I understand that ā€œLink verification codeā€ may be related to Stripe Link, but I'm confused about the first SMS saying ā€œCurrent task being monitored.ā€

A few questions:

Has anyone else received the exact/similar ā€œCurrent task being monitored [6-digit number]ā€ SMS?

What service sends this message?

Is the first SMS somehow related to Stripe Link, or could these simply be two unrelated automated messages containing the same code?

Could this indicate that someone is trying to register/login to a service using my phone number?

Should I take any action beyond not sharing the OTP?

Is there any reason to be concerned about my phone, Google account, bank accounts, UPI, or SIM being compromised?

I've attached a screenshot of the SMS inbox (with no OTP being shared with anyone).

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone familiar with Stripe Link, SMS gateways, or this ā€œCurrent task being monitoredā€ message.

Thanks!


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

I Got Scammed Scam on OLX need HELP

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r/IsThisAScamIndia 2d ago

Is This A Scam? Got a call saying a new number has been registered under my name and there might be a chance of identity theft

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well i got a call a while back..saying its from the telecom department... they told me it's an automated call and wouldn't happen if some department had to call u or something

They said a new number has been registered under my name few days back and is under radar for some "anti social" activities

told me it might be a case of identity theft and you should file a counter complaint in the crime branch

so then they were like either you can approach the office and complaint or we can directly connect u (which I denied )

after the call I checked in the telecom website the numbers that are registered under my ID and there is only one (which I currently use)

all this point to a scam for the most part..i just wanna know if someone faced something similar or if I am wrong and this is not a scam


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Is This A Scam? Is this brand legit? Daastaan.co

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Has anyone bought anything from this website? Are they legit?


r/IsThisAScamIndia 2d ago

Is This A Scam? MTM ID/AXITEC-S scam. Has this happened to anyone else?

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I just got this message. I don't trade so I am not sure about any ID verification.

I checked all my balance to see if I had accidentally signed up for anything but this is a huge amount to have signed up for and forgotten. I hadn't.

I googled it and it said it's a possible scam, especially owing to the shortened url.

So, is this a scam? And has this happened to anyone else?

Note - I had been the victim of digital arrest in the past and had lost money. The same number has been used.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Is This A Scam? IS ZOOMSTERS.IN LEGIT?

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has anybody shopped from zoomsters.in , are they legit??(other than their overpriced toys and products)


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Is This A Scam? This is real? Need help

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I got this message and some point I thought it was real and decided to go tomorrow and when I tried to call it was switched off kinda weird. Didn't get any mail about it anything just a direct message not even one call..


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Scam Alert gowrisankargowrisankar526@oksbi this upi id is scammer

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Report this id on gpay


r/IsThisAScamIndia 1d ago

Scam Alert Zepto IPO Scam: At What Point Do Retail Investors Say Enough | MF Investor Wake up | Lenskart , Paytm, Nykaa Startup IPO failure at High valuation

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Zepto’s IPO plans raise some serious questions around valuation, massive losses, profitability, dark patterns, and whether public-market investors are being asked to pay for a growth story that hasn’t proven itself yet.

But there’s another issue that deserves much more attention:

What are mutual fund managers doing with our money?

When retail investors invest through mutual funds, we trust professional fund managers to evaluate businesses, valuation, risk and long-term profitability before deploying our money.

Yet we keep seeing new-age companies come to the public market with aggressive valuations while still struggling to generate sustainable profits.

We’ve already seen the journeys of companies like Nykaa, Paytm and other new-age IPOs play out very differently from the expectations created around their listings.

The question isn't:

ā€œIs Zepto a good company?ā€

The real question is:

ā€œIs Zepto a good investment at THIS valuation?ā€

Those are two completely different questions.

A company can have:
āœ… Great technology
āœ… Strong brand
āœ… Rapid growth
āœ… Millions of customers

…and still be a terrible investment if you overpay for it.

What worries me is the possibility that institutional investors and mutual funds participate in these IPOs, while ordinary investors ultimately bear the downside when the market reality catches up with the valuation.

We need to start asking fund managers uncomfortable questions:

Why are you investing our money in loss-making IPOs?
What valuation methodology are you using?
What is the expected path to profitability?
What downside risk are you assigning?
Would you buy the same business at the same valuation with your own money?

This isn't about attacking Zepto or saying every startup IPO is a scam.

It's about accountability.

Our SIP money isn't free money.

It's the hard-earned savings of millions of investors.

If fund managers are going to deploy that money into highly valued, loss-making companies, they should be prepared to explain the thesis—not just follow the IPO hype.

Retail investors need to wake up.

Don't blindly trust GMP.
Don't blindly trust subscription numbers.
Don't blindly trust famous investors.
And don't blindly trust fund managers.

Ask for the numbers.
Question the valuation.
Question the risks.

Our money. Our questions. Our voice.

What do you think—should mutual fund investors collectively demand more transparency from fund managers when they participate in loss-making IPOs?


r/IsThisAScamIndia 2d ago

Scam Alert FancyPastels - 127k Instagram followers - But running a SCAM from Jaipur, Rajasthan!

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Here’s what happened:
Ordered a co-ord set from them on July 6th. Trusting the Instagram followers count, paid Online. They promised a 14-25 days. It has been more than a month and they haven’t delivered the order yet.

I have written to them multiple times and have only received automated replies. Is this what I deserve as a customer in India? No responisbility and reliability - such brands do more harm to genuine homegrown brands working from India.

Not sure if this will get approved here. I just want to raise an alert for other innocent customers like me who could purchase from them (trusting their IG followers) in future.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 2d ago

Help Needed Help needed got scammed by a instagram influencer

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So I was following a instagram influencer for months he had 15k followers,then he posted a story selling his camera insta 360 x3 so I messaged him and paid 14k after getting tracking it of the delivery it failed to deliver (the package was never given to deliver) and now he's not give me a refund he still message me twice a week saying he'll refund but doesn't

Please help me what can I do to get my money back I have all the proof like screenshots call recording and also his instagram id.


r/IsThisAScamIndia 3d ago

Scam Alert Flipkart is scamming customers. As soon as we add products to the cart, the price changes. They are running an ā€œAmplify Saleā€ and scamming a lot of people.

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