RakshaLink scam guides
Scam alerts, explained without panic
Learn how common Indian scams create urgency, impersonate trusted organisations and pressure people to pay, share an OTP or install an app—and what to verify instead.
Start with the scam in front of you
Practical warning signs and safer next steps
These guides support awareness and verification. They do not replace your bank, police, telecom provider or official cybercrime reporting channels.
Digital arrest: fake police on calls and WhatsApp
Understand the fake case, secrecy and “safe account” script—and why real authorities do not arrest people through video calls.
PaymentsUPI scams: entering a PIN sends money
Recognise collect requests, fake refunds and “receive money” instructions before approving a payment.
Bank impersonationFake KYC expiry and account-block alerts
Verify urgent banking claims through the official app, website or number—not the link inside the message.
CourierFake delivery fees and seized parcels
Spot the small-fee phishing link and the more serious customs or illegal-parcel intimidation script.
QR safetyQR code fraud and quishing
Know the difference between scanning a code, opening a destination and authorising a payment.
LinksHow to spot a phishing website
Look past familiar colours and logos to inspect the actual domain, spelling and request.
JobsFake recruiters and task scams
Separate legitimate hiring conversations from registration fees, deposit requests and quick-income schemes.
Phone settingsCall-forwarding codes used in scams
Why an unknown caller may ask you to dial a code—and how to verify and disable forwarding safely.
Recurring debitsUnderstand mandates and recurring payments
Review recurring-debit information visible in supported bank notifications without sharing your bank login.
Behind the productHow RakshaLink approaches on-device detection
Why the app combines curated scam patterns with explainable checks and honest uncertainty.
Already lost money to cyber fraud?
Call India’s cyber-fraud helpline 1930 promptly and use the official reporting portal.
Check before you tap, pay or install
RakshaLink provides private scam warnings and verification support for Android users in India.