Scam Alerts
View and report local scam alerts, fake jobs, fake rentals, fraud messages, and unsafe activities. Help warn others in your community.
⚠ Legal Notice: All scam reports are public awareness only. Do not post unverified personal accusations. All posts are moderated.
Part-Time Telegram Job Scam Promising Daily Payouts for Liking Videos
⚠ Public awareness: Scammers in Coimbatore are offering Telegram job opportunities to like YouTube videos. After small payouts, they demand Rs 15,000 for "VIP commissions" and block the user after payment. Beware of this fraud.
Unpaid TNEB Electricity Bill Disconnection Phishing SMS Scam
⚠ Public awareness: Fraudsters are sending SMS claiming power will be cut tonight at 9:30 PM if you do not call the contact number. TNEB never sends personal numbers for payment. Report such calls to the cyber crime police.
Fake Police Officer Customs Parcel Seizure Call Extortion
⚠ Public awareness: Fraud calls pretending to be FedEx or Customs staff, claiming a package in your name containing illegal drugs (MDMA) has been seized. They threaten arrest and demand money to settle. Do not pay; report to 1930.
Aadhaar Biometric Freeze Calls Requesting Unlocking OTP, Madurai
⚠ Public awareness: Phishing calls in Madurai targeting senior citizens. Scammers claim their Aadhaar biometric is locked for money laundering and ask for the OTP to "verify" and unlock. GCC warns never to share OTP.
OLX House Rental Advance Booking Fraud Targeting Students in Trichy
⚠ Public awareness: Fake OLX listings of fully furnished flats at cheap rents. Scammers claiming to be defense personnel request a Rs 5,000 booking fee to show the house. The numbers get deactivated after transfer.
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