Paste or summarize a suspicious message before you click a link, call a number, install an APK, share OTP, pay a fee, or continue a job or investment chat.
WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, and fake-support wording all fit this route.
Paste the sender wording, file name, permission claim, and payment or OTP demand before installing anything.
Scan the APK chatPaste the admin message, group invite, deposit route, wallet address, fee demand, and withdrawal screen wording before paying more.
Scan the Telegram chatUse the UPI checker for fake payment proof. For complaint-status follow-up, open the full checker. ScamScan cannot confirm official status or bank settlement.
Open UPI fraud checkerOpen the real bank or telecom app yourself instead of using the message link.
Do not install APK files from chat. Check permissions and official app routes.
A real job should not require repeated deposits to release earnings.
Do not stay on video call, share screen, or transfer money because of a threat.
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Sender identity | Compare the number, handle, email, or group admin with an official source opened by you. |
| Action asked | Map the exact action: click, install, pay, share OTP, approve PIN, send documents, or stay on call. |
| Threat or reward | High urgency, prize, penalty, account block, legal threat, or limited-time payout increases risk. |
| Safe verification | Use the real app, official website, branch, known contact, platform support, or provider helpline. |
Do not click, approve, install, ship, refund, share OTP, enter UPI PIN, or upload documents while the other person is pressuring you.
Open the official app, website, saved contact, branch, marketplace account, or provider support path yourself instead of trusting the sender's link or number.
Keep screenshots, links, numbers, UPI IDs, account names, file names, transaction references, group links, and the exact timeline.
Contact the bank, wallet, platform, police, cyber cell, 1930, or cybercrime.gov.in route that fits the case.
Scammers often switch from verification to fee, tax, refund, courier, recovery, or threat logic. Run the case again when new facts appear.
Yes. Scammers copy bank names and urgent KYC language. Open the official app or website yourself instead of tapping the SMS link.
No. Use the official website, app, card back, invoice, or saved contact route. Numbers inside scam messages often lead back to the scammer.
Save sender details, message text, links, screenshots, group invite, payment demand, and date/time so the timeline remains clear.