Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Kerala Police Warn Against Fake Festival Sale Offers
Kerala Police warned people that some festival shopping offers online may be fake.
Promises of very large discounts or free gifts can be a warning sign.
Some fake websites use names that look almost like those of real shopping sites.
Police said to shop through official apps or type a website address yourself.
Check the address carefully and look for “https://” and a padlock symbol.
Do not put bank, card, or UPI details into an unfamiliar website.
Never tell anyone your one-time password, even if they call saying they can help.
If you lose money to an online scam, call 1930 or report it at cybercrime.gov.in.
Kerala Police warned shoppers about fake festival-sale offers and online shopping scams.
Messages promising unrealistic discounts or free gifts may be fraudulent.
Police advised shoppers to use official apps or type website addresses directly into a browser.
Shoppers should check website spelling and security indicators, and avoid entering payment details on unfamiliar sites.
Victims should call cybercrime helpline 1930 or report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in; never share OTPs.
- Who
- Kerala Police warned online shoppers.
- What
- The police cautioned the public about fake festival-sale offers and online shopping scams.
- When
- The report is dated October 10; it does not specify the year.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To help people avoid fraudulent websites, suspicious shopping links, and payment scams.
- Authority
- Kerala Police
- Main warning
- Unrealistic discounts and free gifts may be fraudulent.
- Safer shopping
- Use official applications or type the website address directly into a browser.
- Website checks
- Check the spelling of the address and look for “https://” and a padlock symbol.
- Information to protect
- Bank account, card, UPI and one-time password details
- Cybercrime helpline
- 1930
- Complaint portal
- www.cybercrime.gov.in