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Scam guide

Fake instant loan and processing-fee scam

Fake lenders claim a loan is approved and demand processing fees, insurance fees, GST, KYC charges or app permissions before release.

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Risk signals

  • Loan approved without verification
  • Processing fee before disbursal
  • Request for Aadhaar/PAN over chat
  • Unknown APK download
  • Threat calls after installing app

Verify first

  • Check lender name on official regulator lists
  • Use only app-store apps from known lenders
  • Read permission requests
  • Never pay upfront fees to release a loan

What to do

  • Do not install unknown APKs
  • Revoke app permissions
  • Contact bank if documents or money were shared
  • Report abusive calls and numbers