Cheating story image
Severity
High
Type
Deception
Read
6 min read
Action
Call 1930
Cyber cheating often looks ordinary in the beginning. A stranger, buyer, seller, job contact, or service agent starts a normal conversation and slowly builds trust.
Once trust is formed, the person asks for an advance payment, OTP, screen sharing, or personal document. The request is framed as urgent and harmless.
The protection is simple: pause before paying, verify the person outside the chat, and never share OTPs or remote-access permissions.
Real police, banks, and cyber cells do not ask you to stay on a private video call, share OTPs, or move money for verification.
What to do immediately
Disconnect from the scammer
End the call or chat. Do not continue because the scammer sounds official or angry.
Call 1930 if money moved
The first hour gives the best chance of freezing transfers.
Save evidence
Keep transaction IDs, phone numbers, links, screenshots, and call records.
Protection checklist
- Never share OTPs, PINs, passwords, or screen-sharing access.
- Verify urgent claims using official phone numbers only.
- Talk to a trusted person before moving money under pressure.
- Report suspicious calls and messages quickly.