A tech support scam is when a fake "support agent" claims your device is infected and asks for remote access or payment. 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 tech support scam.
A fake "support agent" claims your device is infected and asks for remote access or payment. It is also known as fake support scam, remote access fraud.
Watch for: Unsolicited support calls/popups; Request to install AnyDesk/TeamViewer; Payment via gift cards or UPI.
Real companies don’t cold-call about viruses. Never grant remote access to strangers. Close the popup and run trusted antivirus.
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.
टेक सपोर्ट घोटाला में a fake "support agent" claims your device is infected and asks for remote access or payment. 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 टेक सपोर्ट घोटाला समझें।
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