Rajasthan Police Alert on Cyber Scams During Online Festive Offers

UdaipurTimes, Oct 10, 2026 - Under the directions of Rajasthan Director General of Police, Rajiv Kumar Sharma, the cybercrime branch (R4C) of Rajasthan Police has issued a detailed advisory to protect the public from cyber fraud in the midst of major e-commerce sales in the festive season, such as Flipkart’s Big Billion Days and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival.

Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime), VK Singh, said that cybercriminals may target people during major festival and e-commerce sales by luring them with huge discounts, limited-time offers and attractive cashback deals.

Messages such as “Buy today,” “Only 2 minutes left,” and “Pay now or the offer will expire” are used to pressure people into making immediate decisions. Fraudsters may use fake websites, counterfeit mobile apps, suspicious links and fraudulent payment methods to carry out these scams.

Rajasthan Police’s Cyber Crime Branch (R4C) has advised the public to remain vigilant while shopping online and to verify the authenticity of offers before making payments. A little caution and the use of official platforms can help reduce the risk of such fraud.

Dos and Dont’s for Online Shopping

• Do not rush into making payments because of huge discounts. Verify offers directly on the official website or app of the relevant e-commerce company.
• Do not shop directly through unknown links received via WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, or social media.
• Check the website domain carefully. The presence of HTTPS or a padlock symbol does not, by itself, guarantee that a website is genuine.
• Download apps only from official stores, such as the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Remember that a UPI PIN is used to authorise payments, not to receive money. Be cautious if someone asks you to enter your UPI PIN or scan a QR code in the name of a refund or cashback.
• Do not blindly trust Customer Care numbers found through Google searches or social media posts. Use the support options listed on the official app or website.
• Never install remote-access apps such as AnyDesk, TeamViewer or similar applications at the request of an unknown person. Do not share your screen while accessing banking services or making payments.
• Consider using a card with a low transaction limit or a separate bank account for online shopping. Enable online and international transactions on your card only when needed.
• Keep SMS and email alerts enabled for bank accounts and cards. Use strong, unique passwords for e-commerce, email and banking accounts.
• Do not install unknown apps in the name of processing refunds. Check your order and delivery status directly through the official app or website.
• Avoid banking activities and high-value payments over public Wi-Fi networks at malls, cafés, airports and similar locations.
  What to do immediately if you fall victim to cyber fraud?

If you accidentally transfer money or notice a suspicious transaction, contact your bank or card issuer immediately.

Preserve these Details:

• Date and amount of the transaction
• UTR or transaction ID
• Phone number involved
• Website URL
• Screenshots and other relevant evidence

Where to Report Cyber Fraud

Use the following channels to file a complaint:

• National Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930
• National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: cybercrime.gov.in 
• Rajasthan Police Cyber Helpdesk: 9256001930 / 9257510100
• You can also report the incident to your nearest police station or cyber police station.