Question 1

What is phishing?

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a cyberattack where scammers send fake emails, SMS, or create fake websites impersonating trusted organisations (banks, government, e-commerce) to steal your login credentials, OTP, or financial information.

Question 2

What is vishing?

Accepted Answer

Vishing (voice phishing) is phone call fraud where scammers impersonate bank representatives, tech support, or government officials to extract sensitive information or money from victims.

Question 3

What is smishing?

Accepted Answer

Smishing (SMS phishing) is a type of scam delivered via SMS or WhatsApp. Common in India as fake KYC alerts, prize winning notifications, FASTag recharge demands, and electricity bill disconnection threats.

Question 4

What is UPI fraud?

Accepted Answer

UPI fraud involves scammers using fake UPI IDs that impersonate brands, sending fake payment requests, using social engineering to get victims to approve money transfers, or creating fraudulent payment links.

Question 5

What is the 1930 helpline?

Accepted Answer

1930 is India's National Cyber Crime Helpline, operational 24/7. Call immediately if you're being scammed or have lost money to online fraud. You can also report at cybercrime.gov.in.

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