Common UPI Scam Types

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Payments Sent Instead of Receiving

Users unknowingly approve fraudulent collect requests, believing they would be receiving funds. Users unknowingly approve fraudulent collect requests, believing they would be receiving funds.

Counterfeit UPI QR Codes

Fraudsters tamper with QR codes at legitimate locations, redirecting payments to their accounts instead of the intended recipients. Fraudsters tamper with QR codes at legitimate locations, redirecting payments to their accounts instead of the intended recipients.

Fabricated Payment Screenshots

Fraudsters deceive sellers with fabricated screenshots of payments to obtain goods without actual payment. Fraudsters deceive sellers with fabricated screenshots of payments to obtain goods without actual payment.

Malicious Software (Malware)

Malware infects devices to steal UPI login details and perform unauthorized transactions. Malware infects devices to steal UPI login details and perform unauthorized transactions.

Voice Phishing (Vishing)

Fraudsters impersonate bank officials via phone calls to extract UPI PINs and OTPs from victims, citing security breaches. Fraudsters impersonate bank officials via phone calls to extract UPI PINs and OTPs from victims, citing security breaches.