Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Cyber Police Warns of Online Gaming Scams Targeting Kids
The Maharashtra Cyber Police have warned about online gaming scams that target children.
Scammers promise free gems, skins, or money to trick kids into sharing their personal information and making unauthorized purchases.
They use fake links and websites to steal login details and may also engage in toxic chat and grooming.
Parents and authorities are advised to educate children about these risks and to monitor their online activities.
Safe practices include downloading apps only from authentic sources, checking app permissions, and avoiding sharing personal information.
If any scam occurs, it should be reported to the game developer, payment provider, or the cybercrime authorities.
Maharashtra Cyber Police issued an advisory about online game fraud targeting children.
Scammers promise free gems, skins, or money to steal personal information and make unauthorized purchases.
Fake phishing links and websites are used to steal login details and passwords.
Scammers may engage in toxic chat and grooming through online games.
Parents and authorities are advised to educate children about these risks and monitor their activities.
- Who
- Maharashtra Cyber Police, Parents, Children
- What
- Online gaming scams targeting children
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Scammers aim to steal personal information and make unauthorized purchases
Parents and Authorities
Scammers
Awareness and Prevention
Parents and Authorities
Parents and authorities are advised to educate children about the risks of online gaming scams and to monitor their activities.
Scammers
Scammers use deceptive tactics to lure children into sharing personal information and making unauthorized purchases.
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Target Group
- Children
- Scam Method
- Free gems, skins, or money offers
- Reporting Mechanism
- Call 1930 or report on www.cybercrime.gov.in
- Safe Practices
- Download apps from authentic sources, check app permissions, and avoid sharing personal information