Ramesh ji was selling a chair online. A buyer contacted him and said "I will send advance payment. Please scan this QR code." Ramesh ji scanned the QR code thinking he will receive money. After entering his UPI PIN, ₹10,000 was deducted from his bank account.
Today many parents and shopkeepers use UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm. But many fraud cases are happening where people lose money by scanning QR codes. Let's understand how this fraud works.
⚠ Important Rule: Scanning a QR code NEVER receives money. It always sends money from your account.
A Real Life Fraud Story
एक असली धोखाधड़ी की कहानी
Watch How QR Code Fraud Works
देखें QR कोड धोखाधड़ी कैसे होती है
How to Stay Safe
सुरक्षित कैसे रहें
- Never scan QR code to receive money
- Never share your UPI PIN
- Do not trust unknown callers
- Always check payment requests carefully
- If unsure, ask family or bank
If Fraud Happens
अगर धोखाधड़ी हो जाए
Immediately call the cyber crime helpline number 1930 and inform your bank.