Step 1 to recover from QR Code / OLX Payment Scam

Call 1930 and provide the exact 12-digit UTR of the transaction to freeze the scammer's bank account.

Step 2 to recover from QR Code / OLX Payment Scam

Report the scammer's UPI ID and phone number to your UPI app (PhonePe/GPay) via the Help section.

Do not delete the WhatsApp chat or the QR code image sent by the scammer.

Cyber Fraud Alert

Immediate legal action steps, evidence preservation, and formal dispute drafting guide.

1
Victim lists an item for sale on OLX, Facebook Marketplace, or Quikr.
2
Scammer calls immediately, agreeing to pay the full price without bargaining, often claiming to be Army personnel.
3
Scammer says they cannot pay directly and sends a QR Code or a 'Pay Request' link on WhatsApp.
4
They trick the victim into entering their UPI PIN under the guise of 'receiving' the money. Entering a UPI PIN always deducts money.

When filing your FIR or cyber complaint, it is crucial to cite the correct statutory provisions to ensure proper investigation.

Section 66D IT Act, 2000 & Section 318(4) BNS / Section 420 IPC

Call 1930 and provide the exact 12-digit UTR of the transaction to freeze the scammer's bank account.
Report the scammer's UPI ID and phone number to your UPI app (PhonePe/GPay) via the Help section.
Do not delete the WhatsApp chat or the QR code image sent by the scammer.

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