1. STOP
Take a mandatory 10-minute pause. Artificial urgency is always the scammer's primary psychological weapon.
2. THINK
Does a real bank or police officer ever demand money or inspect bank balances over WhatsApp video?
3. VERIFY
Check directly via official utility apps or numbers printed on your physical electricity bill / passbook.
4. PROTECT
Never share OTP, enter UPI PIN to receive money, or install AnyDesk/QuickSupport remote apps.
5. CHECK
Lock Aadhaar Biometrics on the mAadhaar app and enable WhatsApp Two-Step Verification.
6. ASK
Always consult children, family, or trusted neighbors before transferring funds or reacting to threats.
7. SAFE-WORD
AI can clone family voices in 3 seconds. Pre-agree on a secret word and demand it on emergency calls.
8. REPORT
Dial 1930 within the 60-Minute Golden Hour and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
