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New ways of fraud. Be aware!

Growth Manager

New ways of fraud. Be aware!- Grapevine

Hi,
Today I got a message on telegram that if I complete tasks I  can earn around 3000-4000 Rs everyday.
I signed up for their service by providing FAKE details. Once  I signed up on the platform. I got around 1079.8 Rs as bonus.
I withdrew that amount into my bank account (FAKE Name was given here as well).

After that those people kept asking me to add 10,000 Rs into platform to proceed with next earnings. I rejected that since I knew that these are fraudsters and one you add that amount they never return the money (first time they pay 1079.9 Rs to win the trust) but later they don’t.

Just to make everyone aware that get your first time money and never send any money on such platform claiming huge income everyday.

Thanks

Be Aware of Fraudsters

Founder

I just received a call from someone claiming he's from the bank I hold an account. Apparently, he knew the branch where it is located.
This was the conversation:

 Fraud : Mam apka account close ho jaega, PAN(in his accent it was 'pain') activated nahi hai na.
Me: Theek hai, kardo, koi baat nahi.
Fraud: Mam, me apke he branch se baat kar raha hun, counter no. 2 (Me trying to stop my laugh 😂)
Me: Oh acha, theek hai.
Fraud: Mam, account block kar de raha hun, fir ye kabhi open nhi hoga.
Me: Arey, acha thik hai kardo, me branch aake PAN activate kar lungi.
Fraud: Nahi Mam, ye sirf online he hoga, kahin koi branch se nhi hoga. Aap abhi PAN bata do, me kardunga.
Me: Acha, koi baat nahi, block kar do.
Fraud: Lekin Mam, reason to bataiye block karne ke liye ( I am Still laughing at this statement 🤣)
Me: Arey reason to aapne he bataya, ki PAN activated nhi hai.
Fraud: Han to abhi karwa lijiye, me kar dunga. Aap PAN bataiye.
Me: Arey koi na, band kardo, baad me dekhenge
Fraud: Thik hai kardeta hun, saare funds "Government account" me transfer hojaenge.
ME: Han krdo. 
  Then he drops the call out of frustration.

Fraud Bank call 😂

DevOps Engineer

Scammers not even taking effort of writing personalized messages. I'm not signing up!

Recently been getting a call saying my Mobikwick account is compromised and asking to confirm it’s not be by sharing otp

I work in tech , I have seen my share of spam calls but this is too natural and too good as true caller when I viewed its coming with a green tick ( obviously some jugaad they did ) . 

Please be aware and careful to not share otp

Phonepey Mobikwick Scam/spam

Analyst

Have been an Android user and planning on moving completely to apple ecosystem - iphone, iWatch, air pods, magsafe charger, and a series of other apple accessories. I own a macbook already. The total cost comes to little over 2 lakhs. I am in India so the cost includes govt taxes. 

Is it worth it? Have any of you benefitted by being on Apple as compared to Android?  Would love to hear your opinions.

Should I buy an iPhone?

Product Manager

I was reading news continuously for half an hr and keep on clicking on news headline. 

I reached to a page where it says, an Infosys founder explaining how they have built an Algo trading platform which will make you rich. From the 1st look, I thought it could be real but NO. 

This is what I understood ↙️

Business model: Investor add approx 20k and platform will start an automated trading in Crypto, taking mostly the winning deals so that capital increases everyday. 

To find the reality, I registered and got a call where executive explaining how Mukesh Ambani has announced this platform. MUKESH AMBANI? This was the 1st hint of a scam. 

Then she asked to screen share for helping me to put money. I was like call me in 1 hr, in the meantime I tried to report this on cybercrime site. 

This is what I found in the news later on https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/narayana-murthy-warns-about-deepfake-video-of-him-endorsing-trading-apps/article67641003.ece/amp/

Fraud - Algo Trading

Strategy & operations

Welcome to Personal Finance's Private Community

**News Flash:**

Hi everyone, there is a new WhatsApp stock market scam happening right now. It starts with a random person messaging you, usually with a woman's profile picture, offering free stock market tips. If you agree, they send you a link to join a group. In the group, they conduct two live broadcasts daily, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. They pay you to watch these broadcasts continuously for three days, along with some data pack recharges.

Initially, the broadcasts appear professional, discussing market indices and suggesting stocks. After about a week, they start promoting a "700% wealth surge plan" on your initial investment. They claim that the consulting services you're currently enjoying are worth Rs 50,000 for this quarter. If the 700% gain is achieved, you must pay consulting fees and revenue sharing for two quarters. The fees depend on the information service you choose for the next quarter. If the 700% profit is not achieved, no fees are charged, and future cooperation allows you to choose your desired service level freely.

The stocks they suggest also surge, and people in the group keep posting their profits and praising the "professor" named Hardik. When it comes to the 700% surge plan, they introduce a twist: they ask you to download an app or visit a website to sign up with your Aadhar number. They claim this "Preferred Asset Account" has several advantages:

1. It allows for pre-market trading.
2. It has priority trading rights when purchasing Upper Circuit stocks.
3. The success rate of subscribing to IPOs is higher compared to a regular Demat account.

Believing it to be genuine, you might add your money. Initially, you make good profits, but soon you realize you can't withdraw your money, and eventually, you are blocked by everyone.

The company behind this scam is IEF (International Equity Funds), operated by Meera Patel, Hardik Shah, and Ami Shah from the USA. If you Google them, you won't find any legitimate information. There are also multiple company names associated with this scam, according to my research. Be aware and never fall for these scams with unrealistic profits. Always use trading apps approved by the government, do your research, and be mindful.

Scam Alert

Data analyst

How to activate do not disturb effectively on Jio network?
Received a 10 calls since morning offering mutual funds, trading account, loan and overdraft!

Effective DnD activation

Sales manager

Is anyone else getting these random calls saying your parcel has been returned from some place like Taiwan or Singapore? 

It's a very well orchestrated scam where the robo call puts you through an agent who then gaslights you into thinking you've sent some sensitive item and that they need your PAN to get it delivered.

Anyone getting scam calls from Fed Ex?

Product Marketing Manager

I want to know what does a fintech or a money management app does with all the data that they have. Do they sell it to other fintechs directly so they can sell products to customers or do they also sell it to brands for customer insights

Does Cred/ Fold sell data to brands?

Consultant

Recently moved to a new city and was looking for a flat for rent.

Went through the nobroker app and found some good properties and even took the moneyback plan as it was cheaper than paying brokerage and also had the guarantee of getting my money back so why not!(Foolish me🤡)

This is where all shit begins
- For more than half of the properties listed there, the owner does not pick up the phone.
- The relationship manager(RM) is the most useless person(not sure on what basis they hire), even after mentioning my requirements over call and chat both, he suggests flats which he likes even though they do not match any requirement that I'd mentioned. My requirements were simple of a gated society and within 10kms of my office (not asking for too much ig)
- let's say I even overcome the above 2 obstacles and finally am able to contact the owner and schedule a visit after tons of discussion with my RM, on the day of visit no one answers the call and I'm left stranded😭

And also as a bonus point, get ready to be spammed by their cross-services of packers and movers, rental agreement etc ( received more than 10 calls in a day🙃)

And now when I want my money back they are not at all receptive and just ignore my calls and messages. 
Although it's not a huge amount but I felt cheated and hence wanted to rant and probably help people who are looking for nobroker reviews.

Beware people, it's one of those open scams🥲

Nobroker is pathetic(rant!)

Business analyst

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

For some reason this app (loan provider) does not seem to have implemented rate limiting on OTP requests. I have received 10+ otps in the last hour on my number. Their customer care is unresponsive. While the chances are still low - a scammer could just brute force an OTP match at some sufficient scale of phone numbers and requests - to get a loan sanctioned.

Any ideas on how to stop this 🥵

Moneyview OTP scam

Welcome to Fintech India's Private Community

Usually many apps can access our fin data with just our pancard ryt. Ind money didnt even ask for my pancard. Just from my number they gave everything. My pancard details, upi ids. Credit cards, bank account etc. 
how do they work. 
If i create an app, apply for some licence will i be able to get all this information?
Will they check security of the database etc before giving licence..

How does fintech apps work?

Software Developer

I have been getting calls from random phone numbers since morning. When i pick up they say that I called them. I believe my mobile number is spoofed. Can someone suggest what can i do in this case? How can I get help? I am worried about my OTPs or any financial fraud that can happen with me. Help out a girl please 🙏😰

My mobile no. is spoofed. Please help what can i do?

Product Designer

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pavan-musthala-250a191a6_my-desparation-for-a-job-got-me-into-the-ugcPost-7170668201943482368-9Yb-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

[Alert] New scam via hiring

I am posting this information to safe gaurd others job seekers and  posting after doing my level of research as one of the victim is my close friend. 

Person named Brahmaiah Shaik, who claimed as currently working as senior HR at Virtusa, Hyderabad has taken money from many unemployed job seekers promising them Jobs in development and testing and help them with fake experience letters and other onboarding activities. He has been promising jobs in Virtusa and Wipro like companies. Almost 38 lakhs has been collected from 21 individuals since Jan 2024 and they are still job less as he is not reachable now. People who has given money became helpless now. Please be aware of these fraudsters. Do not believe anyone who are promising jobs atleast do not pay blindly well before any progress. Build up your skills and try out for jobs or atleast approach a renowned consultants. Please if someone are there from Virtusa..let me know any internal ombuds channel to report this.

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