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Spot the scam: can you tell a fake message from a real one?

You’ll see 12 messages of the kind people in India get every week: SMS, WhatsApp, email and phone calls. Some are genuine. Some are scams. Decide which is which, then see the warning signs you may have missed.

KYC and bank alertsLoan offersCredit score threatsUPI tricksFamily emergencies

Every message here is made up for training, and every name, number and link is invented. Nothing you tap is recorded or sent anywhere.

About this tool

Spot the Scam is a free, 2-minute training game from Omozing. You see 12 made-up messages of the kind people in India receive every week: fake KYC alerts, “loan approved, pay a fee” offers, calls claiming to be from a credit bureau, tax refund links, UPI collect requests and genuine bank alerts. For each one you decide genuine or scam, then see the warning signs highlighted in the message.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Spot the Scam test?

A free 2-minute game with 12 made-up SMS, WhatsApp, email and call messages. You decide which are scams and which are genuine, and see the warning signs in each.

Is any of my data collected?

No. The game runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you tap is recorded or sent anywhere, and there is nothing to sign up for.

What are the most common scams in India right now?

Fake KYC and account-blocked SMS, upfront-fee loan offers, calls asking for an OTP, fake tax refund links, UPI collect requests disguised as cashback, and messages from a “family member” with a new number.

What should I do if I have lost money to a scam?

Call 1930 or report at cybercrime.gov.in immediately, and tell your bank. Report scam messages, even without a loss, on the Sanchar Saathi portal (Chakshu).

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