Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Fake Helpline Numbers Scamming People Out of Money
Some bad people are tricking folks by pretending to be customer service from companies.
They create fake phone numbers and put them online.
If you call these numbers, they try to get you to install an app on your phone that lets them see everything.
Then, they can steal your money.
To stay safe, always find the real customer service number on the company's website, not from a search engine.
Never give your private info over the phone.
Scammers are using fake toll-free numbers found online to trick people.
A man in Kerala lost Rs 95,000 after calling a fake helpline number.
Fraudsters gain access to phones by tricking victims into installing apps.
Experts advise verifying customer care numbers from official websites.
Scams involve urgent pressure, requests for personal and financial information.
- Who
- Unsuspecting individuals
- What
- Losing money and sensitive data through fake helpline scams
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India (Pathanamthitta, Kerala)
- Why
- Cybercriminals exploiting technology and trust
- Victim's Loss
- Rs 95,000
- Source of Fake Number
- Online search
- Method of Scam
- Installing remote access app
- Official Advice
- Verify numbers on official websites