A kyc fraud reported in Chennai is when a message says your KYC has expired and your account will be frozen unless you "update" via a link or app. Never share your OTP, UPI PIN, or card details, and report fraud to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
Verdict: If it pressures you to act fast, asks for an OTP/PIN, or sends an unexpected link — treat it as a likely kyc fraud.
A message says your KYC has expired and your account will be frozen unless you "update" via a link or app. It is also known as KYC update scam, re-KYC scam, fake kyc.
Watch for: Urgent KYC link by SMS/WhatsApp; Request to install AnyDesk/TeamViewer; Link domain is not your bank’s official site.
Banks do not update KYC via random links. Never install screen-sharing apps for "KYC". Use only the official banking app.
Do not pay or share any codes. Call 1930 immediately and file a report at cybercrime.gov.in. The faster you report, the higher the chance of recovering money.
No. No bank, wallet, or company will ever ask for your OTP, UPI PIN, or CVV. Anyone who does is a scammer.
KYC धोखाधड़ी में a message says your KYC has expired and your account will be frozen unless you "update" via a link or app. कभी भी OTP, UPI पिन या कार्ड डिटेल साझा न करें। धोखाधड़ी की रिपोर्ट 1930 या cybercrime.gov.in पर करें।
नतीजा: अगर कोई जल्दबाज़ी कराए, OTP/पिन मांगे या अनचाहा लिंक भेजे — तो इसे KYC धोखाधड़ी समझें।
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