r/IsThisAScamIndia

So my auntie got scammed by this man selling some weird stuff. Pretty sure this picture is also taken. She paid him around 3L. Yes I know she should have known but she isn't aware and educated about this stuff. She was vulnerable and was taken advantage of.

A few days ago, I called out u/AggravatingTie976 for being a blatant PR shill. I provided proof of how they sneakily promote brands like Culture Circle (who scammed me personally), XTCY, and Alpino. I reported the account to Reddit admins and mods across multiple subs, expecting the platform to protect its users. 

It didn't happen. The account is still active. Even after being exposed in multiple subs, this guy is still posting PR scripts. Again for the same brands. The sheer shamelessness is staggering. They’ve mastered the art of making an ad look like a "genuine" post, and because the platform won't act, they’re getting away with it.

I’ve been on Reddit for over a decade in the last 2-3 years, the PR agencies moved in. Now, they’ve perfected the "sneaky" post. If you read this guy's history, it looks "real" to the untrained eye, but it’s a calculated funnel to get you to buy cheap products or get scammed by brands like Culture Circle.

If Reddit doesn't start taking a stand against these coordinated agency "sockpuppets," people are going to leave.

I wasn't even going to post today, but seeing that account back at it again made it impossible to stay silent. This is my last attempt to warn you all. Reddit used to be different. Now, it’s just a billboard for agencies, and the admins don't do shit about it.

Good luck to the admins watching this platform rot. thanks mods for approving my post.

new post links -

https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/s/ll7iQojqpT

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeenagersBharat/s/hBQKxsgtCC

https://www.reddit.com/r/FreedomTeenagersIndia/s/Ck9MC7BWiR

https://www.reddit.com/r/fitmeals/s/Jwek2PGsPg

Noticed something odd at multiple bus stops across Indore. The seating frames are installed, but there’s no proper cover or shade above them. In this heat, what’s even the point of having seating if people can’t actually sit comfortably?

Attaching a photo for reference. The structure is there, but no roofing or protection from sun/rain.

Is this incomplete work, poor planning, or just another example of budget cuts? Anyone knows if there’s a plan to fix this or is this how it’s supposed to be?

Would love to hear if others have noticed the same or have more info.

I had a ₹25,000 loan because of a medical emergency related to my mother. I couldn’t tell my close ones or even my friends about it. My credit card payment was due, and everything was just building up inside me.

Out of desperation, I posted on subreddits like r/sidehustlepaglu, r/indiansidehustle, and r/sidehustleindia asking if anyone could help me find some side gigs. I wasn’t looking for charity, just some way to earn.

Within minutes, I got a DM from u/DebtBeneficial9444.

He told me about a crypto “rugpull method” where I could earn ₹1000 every 2 hours by investing ₹2–3k. I didn’t have money. The only thing I had was a crypto portfolio that was once ₹40,000 but had already dropped to around ₹12,000 (75% loss). I still withdrew it, even though somewhere inside I knew it might recover if I waited.

Out of that ₹12,000, I paid ₹6,000 towards my credit card, and used the remaining ₹6,000 for this.

He told me to invest ₹6,000 so I could earn ₹1000 every 2 hours. I even told him clearly that this could be a scam. I said I was choosing to trust him anyway. He replied, “Bharosa badi cheez hai.”

I don’t know why, but that line got to me.

Maybe because I’ve never scammed anyone in my life. I thought maybe not everyone is like that.

Before sending the money, I even told him everything — that I’m on anxiety medication, that I’m not mentally okay, that if something goes wrong I honestly don’t know how I’ll handle it. I literally told him I might not be able to take it if anything more happens to me.

He still went ahead and did this.

That’s what hurts the most. Not just the money — but how easily someone can hear all that and still choose to take advantage of you.

The truth is, I haven’t been okay for a while.

I’m on anxiety medication and melatonin. I recently went to a doctor who told me to just rest and stop overthinking. My tests showed I’m lacking some essential vitamins and minerals too. I haven’t been able to share any of this with anyone I know.

He asked me to download Binance and Trust Wallet. I followed everything he said.

I bought around $58 (≈₹6,000) on Binance and transferred it to Trust Wallet. I even shared my wallet ID with him.

After some time, I got a notification — $58 sent.

That moment… my heart just dropped. I already knew.

I went back to Telegram, and he had blocked me. Chat gone. Account gone. Just like that.

This isn’t even the first time. Over the years, I’ve lost more than ₹30,000 in scams. I’m just 18.

And the worst part? All my life, I’ve only tried to do good.

I run a very small NGO. We feed stray dogs, help senior citizens with food, and try to support students who can’t afford books. It’s not big, but it’s something I’ve always been proud of.

I’ve always been a giver. Always.

And somehow, I keep ending up like this.

About 5 years ago, something happened in my life that pushed me really close to ending everything. I somehow didn’t, only because of my mother and sister.

And now… I don’t feel scared, I don’t feel panic. I don’t even feel that bad about the money anymore.

It’s just this weird numbness. Like nothing matters. Like everything is just… blank.

I’ve always tried to keep my family happy. No matter what it cost me. I never let anyone see that I come from a poor background or that I struggle to afford basic things.

A friend once told me, “Good karma comes back.”

I’ve been holding onto that for years. But honestly, it just doesn’t feel true anymore.

Right now, I’m sitting at around ₹31,000 in total loan. My exams are in a few days, and my mind is completely blank.

I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do anymore.

On my way to civil dispensary, a guy on bike started selling a product to me. I had noticed him that he was looking at me as I was entering the civil dispensary premises. I thought maybe he will ask for directions or something. First, he asked something about the place. I replied that it's a dispensary to which he said oh, I though this was some kind of government office.

Then, he tried to sell a power saver thing to me. A copy of the product shown in the picture. But from a different company.

https://amzn.in/d/00uIF0HI

"Bhaiya ko pata hi hoga power saver ka, insta pe bhi famous hai ye" Bhaiya refers to me here.

"Ye kya karta hai ye Ghar ke bijli bill ko kam kar deta hai. Pura to nahi karega par 40% tak bijli ye bacha dega aapki"

"Iske saath ek scratch card bhi milega. Usme kya rahega ki agar scratch karne ke baad blank aaya to ye aapko free me milega. Agar Chhota prize aaya to wo prize aur ye power saver dono free me milenge"

"Agar bada prize aaya to, bhaiya dekho aapko bhi pata hai company bada prize free me to degi nahi. Ye milega aapko bas 999 rs me. Wo aapko prize Milne ke baad paise dene honge. Pehle nahi lenge aapse"

Prizes contained led, laptop, etc.

"Mera bhi sales ka Target hai. Mujhe 100 cards scratch karane hai. 45 hue hai"

I asked how is company benefitting from this? He said, "ye marketing ke liye hai." Gave an example of red bull marketing campaign and jio campaign which also gave their products for free and gained name.

Company name was vtn faridabad. I think it was vipin telenetworking.

Is it really for marketing or some sort of scam? If yes, what are the details of scam?

He also started telling me unnecessary things about him. "Main khatu shyaam ko maanta hu. Khaatu shyaam ki kripa se 100 scratch card ho gaye to aapko bhi Prasad khilaunga."

"Aap meri help karoge to main bhi aapki help karunga jab aapko jarurat padegi"

In the end, I said to give me his number and I will call him after giving some thought. And he stopped his sales discussion right away and went away saying "chalo koi baat nahi, aapko nahi karna hai agar. Main force to kar nahi sakta kisiko"

The email looks informal but pretty much all emails were informal of starbucks. I haven't clicked on links yet. what do you think?

I received a call from Cyber Crime, but I didn't do anything. He threatened me, what should I do now? Can something be done about this number?

My mom got this message 3 days back and started blaming me for driving her scooty. I thought some police captured me breaking rules, until I saw this.

Random number just forwarded an APK file. My mom even downloaded the file but couldn't install it (WhatsApp gave warnings that it is a harmful file🗿). Elderly people are easy targets for them. Beware of this number.

I work in a fintech and applied for hdfc tata credit card in my office premises, via hdfc credit card booth. Few days pass and I get message from hdfc that I have credit card number ready for virtual transactions. On same day I get a call in evening from a guy named Alam, who not just had my name, but my dOB, when I applied , which card I applied and ofcourse my mobile number. He had already send me apk and was very convincing to ask me install to activate credit card and get benifits. I did not ask benifits but pretend to have another call and cut phone.

How do they get so much information in first place? They are just so confident, with improper english.

Its been almost 7 months , i have tried everything but no response. They keep saying they're working on it , please help

This woman has scammed many people of huge amount of money mainly they operate in groups and change their names after, she is married and have a kid but to befriend you she can say otherwise don't let this woman enter your house she may first appear friendly but after can lure teens and adults with some fake stories and ask for money beware of this scam. They change location names and numbers often so please be aware they were very active in the raja puri area...please be safe from them

Does this mean my Father's mobile is hacked?

Today I was randomly going through my father's phone and then I thought just for fun let's check that "call forwarding thing" and guess what? That number appeared in call forwarding...I noted that number and searched it on truecaller and I saw the expected result, and all the comments were saying the same thing.

I don't want to think that his mobile is actually hacked and it's just some kind of scam or, little thing. less

I have erased my name and address.

should I pursue?