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UPI ID is not a payment! To avoid fraud, first understand the original-fake
Sandy Verma | April 23, 2026 12:24 AM CST

Nowadays, cash transactions are almost a thing of the past. Because, in most cases, it is seen that even the price of 10 rupees tea is paid online. As it has its advantages, it also has many disadvantages. Fraudsters have put many people in trouble by taking advantage of digital payments. In many cases, dishonest people empty the account by sending fake links. But do you know that you have the weapon to easily understand it? Only if you can take a look at it wisely! No one can deceive you. Let’s find out today how to understand whether the payment link or QR code sent to you is correct, or a scammer’s trap.

1. Suppose you pay someone, ask him to send a payment link or QR code. After getting it first match the names. That is, the name of the person you want to send is showing or not. There is a problem with this. Many take money from other people’s accounts. In that case, verify the name from the sender.

2. Check out UPI Audi. Do not pay if any inconsistencies appear on sight.

3. Please double check which QR code you are paying for.

4. Don’t be too hasty while doing online transactions. take time Check carefully and then pay.

Remember, no PIN is required for withdrawing money in UPI transactions. So if someone asks you to give a PIN somewhere to send money, don’t forget to give it. In many cases, even using the name of the bank, the fraud allegations come to light. Don’t fall into this trap.

1. Don’t pay if someone you don’t know sends you a payment link.
2. If someone asks you to download a screen sharing app on your phone, for whatever reason, don’t do it.
3. Do not give OTP, PIN, bank details to anyone over phone.

4. Bank’s own app is the most secure for all transactions.


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