Guides against online fraud
Short answers to the doubts that come up before you trust someone from the internet: in dating and matrimony, buying and selling, renting, jobs and investments.
- How do I know if the person I met online is already married?
- How do I check if the photos on a profile are stolen?
- Why does the person not want to do a video call?
- The person I met online is asking for money for an emergency. Is it a scam?
- How do I know if a job offer is fake?
- How do I check if a flat for rent really exists?
- How do I avoid fraud when buying or selling online?
- How do I recognise an investment scam?
- How do I report online fraud in India?
- What does Veritaza check?
Dating apps and online romance
- How do I know if my match on a dating app is a scammer?
- Why does the person want to move from the dating app to WhatsApp right away?
- The person says "I love you" after a few days of chatting. Is that normal?
- The person says they are in the army and posted where they cannot meet. Is it a scam?
- The person says they are a doctor abroad and will come to India to marry me. Is it a scam?
- What is a romance scam and how does it work?
- A stranger messaged me on Instagram with a model's photo. Is it a scam?
- The person's messages look copied from somewhere. What does it mean?
- How do I meet someone from a dating app safely for the first time?
- The person always refuses to meet in person. Is that a warning sign?
Matrimonial sites and NRI matches
- How do I know if a profile on a matrimonial site is fake?
- How do I verify an NRI match before marriage?
- The NRI match asks for money to come to India for the wedding. Is it a scam?
- The matrimonial profile has no photo or only one photo. Is that a bad sign?
- How do I check the person's job and company before marriage?
- The person's family never comes on calls. Is that a warning sign?
- Someone on a matrimonial site asked for my Aadhaar. Should I send it?
- The person claims to be a government officer or IAS. How do I check?
Fake profiles and photos
- How do I find out who is behind a fake Instagram profile?
- How do I do a reverse image search on my phone?
- The photos are not found anywhere on Google. Does that mean the profile is real?
- How do I know if a profile photo was made by AI?
- Someone is using my photos on a fake profile. What do I do?
- What are the signs of a fake Facebook profile?
- The person's name on Instagram is different from the name on WhatsApp. Is that a sign?
UPI, OTP and money requests
- Someone sent me money by mistake and wants me to return it. Is it a scam?
- Can someone take money from my account if they know my UPI ID?
- Is it safe to share my OTP with someone I trust?
- I received a UPI collect request I did not expect. What should I do?
- Do I need to scan a QR code to receive money?
- The person asked for a small loan and promised to return it. Should I lend it?
- The person wants to use my bank account to receive and forward money. Is it legal?
- The person wants me to buy gift cards or recharge vouchers. Is it a scam?
- The person wants me to send money to an account in a different name. Is it a scam?
Buying and selling online
- Someone on OLX says they are in the army and selling cheap. Is it a scam?
- The buyer on Facebook Marketplace wants to pay through a link. Is it safe?
- Is it safe to pay an advance to a seller on Instagram?
- How do I check if an online shop or Instagram store is genuine?
- I paid for a product that never arrived. What do I do?
- The buyer sent a payment screenshot but no money came. What does it mean?
- Is it safe to buy a second-hand phone or bike from a stranger online?
- The buyer paid more than the price and asks for a refund of the difference. Is it a scam?