An Eye-Opening Expert Interview, Powered by CyberSathhi.com
Have you ever received a random message saying your KYC is about to expire or that you won a lucky draw?
Before you click—STOP.
Because behind that innocent-looking link could be a cybercriminal waiting to drain your bank account.
To uncover how these scams really work (and how to outsmart them), we at CyberSathhi.com spoke with Inspector Rajesh Tiwari, a cybercrime officer with Mumbai Police who tackles digital fraud daily.
“Every Day We Get Over 100 Cyber Fraud Complaints”
“From UPI scams to fake job offers to WhatsApp impersonation—we’ve seen it all,” says Inspector Tiwari.
“What’s scary is, the criminals are not just targeting the elderly anymore. Even tech-savvy youngsters fall for these scams.”
This is why CyberSathhi.com exists—to bridge the awareness gap between what’s happening and what you can do to protect yourself.
Real Talk: How Scammers Trap You
- They pretend to be your bank, your boss, or even your cousin.
- They’ll say: “Click this link or your account will be frozen.”
- They play on fear and urgency.
- And in just 2 minutes—your money’s gone.
But here’s the thing: you can beat them.
CyberSathhi’s Golden Rule: Pause. Think. Verify.
🗨️ “Never click a link you didn’t expect. Not even if it looks official.” – Inspector Tiwari
Instead:
Open your bank app directly
Call the person or company to confirm
Report anything suspicious to cybercrime.gov.in
http://cybersathhi.com.And of course, check CyberSathhi.com for the latest scam alerts, fraud prevention tips, and step-by-step guides to report cybercrime.
What CyberSathhi.com Recommends (Do’s & Don’ts)
| Don’t | Do |
|---|---|
| Share your OTP | Keep it private always |
| Use same passwords | Create strong, unique ones |
| Ignore odd messages | Report to authorities |
| Trust every job offer | Verify before applying |
Real Stories. Real Lessons. Real Protection.
Welcome Back to CyberSathhi’s Expert Insights
After our first eye-opening talk with Inspector Rajesh Tiwari, we dug even deeper into the cyber maze to bring you true incidents, expert rescue tips, and the right tools to fight back.
Because at CyberSathhi.com, we don’t just tell you the problem.
We equip you with the solution.
My Father Lost ₹48,000 in 3 Minutes”
A retired teacher from Kanpur clicked on a fake electricity bill link. It looked real. Said “pay now or power will be disconnected.”
He panicked. Clicked. Entered his card details.
💸 Boom—₹48,000 vanished.
What saved him?
He immediately filed a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in and called the bank to freeze the account.
And yes—he learned about this scam after reading a post on CyberSathhi.com.
CyberSathhi’s 3-Minute Safety Drill
Spend just 3 minutes daily and protect your digital life:
- Check your Google account’s security settings.
- Review app permissions—remove shady apps.
- Enable 2FA on WhatsApp, Instagram, Paytm, etc.
- Check spam folder—flag phishing attempts.
- Educate ONE person around you about a scam.
You do this every day?
You’re already a Cyber Sathhi—a cyber buddy who protects others too.