Another day, another scam- fake UPI apps to trick people. People are losing money, stressed out, wondering how they fell for such trickery.

How does this scam work? Simple. If you run a small business or even if someone owes you money, they say alright give me your QR Code and I am transferring the amount right away. Their body language, their behaviour, attire, everything looks normal, nothing to suspect.

They scan your UPI QR code, quickly enter some PIN, there is also that flash notification on their screen, they show you the success screen, you hear the success notification sound. You look at their screen and it does infact look like the authentic app.

Now, here is the catch, you don’t get the payment though. Then the scammer pretends that they are getting late. They tell you that they are getting late, will even offer their phone number that if

you don’t receive the money, you can call them. Network issues will get blamed or service issues.

Quite often, people are okay with this explanation and let the scammer go. And you also say bye bye to your money cos its never ever coming to you!

There are 100s of Telegram channels where such fake UPI Apps- GPay, Paytm, Phone Pe, you name it- their CLONES  are available for few 100 Rs. You install these on your phone and game on! You can scam multiple people in a day!

Staying safe from this scam is fairly easy though. Do not allow anyone to leave unless you see the money transferred in your bank, wallet, hear it on soundbox. Zero exceptions.

Trust is good, surety Is better.

Stay Aware, Stay Safe.

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On the occasion of International Women’s month, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO and founder of Paytm, shares his view on gender neutrality.

Vijay says, “Gender neutrality, equal opportunity for all is adopted across our organisation. I support this cause unequivocally”.

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is on the advisory board for Akancha Srivastava Foundation. We are glad to have support of entrepreneurs like Vijay for the cause of cyber safety in the country. Having built one of the most robust tech companies of India, Vijay appreciates the importance of using technology mindfully.

Additionally, entrepreneurs need to come together and back social impact causes. It is not just a need but responsibility towards the nation. Vijay Shekhar Sharma has shown us that commitment not just in words but also in action. We look forward to participation of many more such leading entrepreneurs in building for the larger good.

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