How To Protect Yourself From Deepfake-Based UPI Frauds
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16 Aug 2025
Be cautious of video calls or messages from unknown numbers claiming to be acquaintances suddenly
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Verify the person's identity twice before handing over money for high-urgency transactions always
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Share minimal personal data, photos, and videos online to prevent realistic deepfake creation effectively
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Use strict privacy settings on social media to limit publicly available information about yourself always
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Enable additional verification steps within your UPI app, such as app-based PINs or biometrics securely
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Watch for abnormal face movements, lip-sync problems, or irregular blinking in video calls carefully
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Detect strange pauses, robotic-sounding voice, or off-key background noises in voice calls immediately
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Be wary of individuals demanding cash payment immediately without allowing authentication or verification steps
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Report suspected deepfake UPI fraud to your bank's fraud helpline and cybercrime.gov.in simultaneously always
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Sensitize colleagues, relatives, and friends about deepfake dangers to prevent falling victim to scams effectively
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