Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Viral Video Warns of New Scam in Bangalore
There's a new scam in Bangalore where tricksters pretend to be delivery people or need help.
They ask to use your phone and then dial a special code that sends all your calls and messages to them.
This way, they can steal important information like bank codes.
A video by a group called The Fincredibles shows how this scam works.
They say if someone asks to use your phone, don't let them dial any codes starting with 21, 61, or 67.
If this happens to you, you can stop it by dialing ##002# and report it to the police.
Many people on social media are talking about this scam and sharing their experiences.
Fraudsters in Bangalore are pretending to be couriers or delivery agents to trick people into enabling call forwarding on their phones.
The scam involves dialing a code that forwards all calls and messages to the scammer's number, allowing them to intercept OTPs and other critical information.
The Fincredibles, a cyber education group, created a viral video warning about this scam, which has garnered over 2 lakh views on Twitter (now X).
To stop the call forwarding, victims are advised to dial ##002# and report the incident to the police by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.
Social media users have shared mixed reactions, with some advising caution and others expressing frustration with the prevalence of scams.
- Who
- Fraudsters pretending to be couriers, delivery agents, or people in need
- What
- A scam involving call forwarding to intercept OTPs and messages
- When
- The scam is currently spreading across India, with increased interest noted from 27 January to 28 January on Google India
- Where
- Bangalore, India, and spreading across the country
- Why
- To intercept bank OTPs and other critical details for fraudulent purposes
- Scam Type
- Call Forwarding
- Scammer Disguise
- Couriers, Delivery Agents, or Helpless Individuals
- Dangerous Codes
- Codes starting with 21, 61, and 67
- How to Stop
- Dial ##002#
- Reporting Number
- 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in
- Video Creator
- The Fincredibles (Cyber Education Group)
- Video Views
- Over 2 lakh on Twitter (now X)
