In short
A caller, pop-up or message claims the device/account has a serious technical or security problem The objective is typically to steal credentials, take device control or charge fraudulent support fees.
What it is
The scammer poses as technical support and says immediate intervention is required. The victim is then pushed to install remote-access software, grant control, disclose credentials or pay for unnecessary/fake support.
How it starts
A caller, pop-up or message claims the device/account has a serious technical or security problem.
What they tell you
The scammer poses as technical support and says immediate intervention is required
What they want you to do
Install remote-access software, grant control, disclose credentials or pay for unnecessary/fake support
How you lose money
steal credentials, take device control or charge fraudulent support fees
What happens next
After the first successful step, the fraudster may demand more money/information, deepen account or device access, or disappear.
Warning signs
fear | authority | urgency | trust | remote access | support impersonation | malware
Where this is documented
India — officially documented by an Indian authority/regulator
How to avoid it
Type the merchant/service website yourself or use a trusted app; verify contact details independently and avoid off-platform advance payments to unverified parties.
If it already happened
Contact the bank/payment provider immediately if money moved; report financial cyber fraud promptly via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in; preserve messages, transaction IDs, phone numbers and URLs.