How do I check if a phone number, UPI ID or website is a scam?

Type the phone number, UPI ID, email, website, wallet address or social handle into the search bar on Garuda. If anyone has reported it and a moderator approved that report, you will see the scam category, what happened and the evidence.

Is Garuda Cyber Registry free to use?

Yes. Searching the registry and submitting a scam report are both completely free, and you can report anonymously.

Are the scam reports verified?

Every submission is reviewed by a human moderator before it appears publicly. Reports without usable identifiers or evidence are rejected.

I have already lost money to a scam. What should I do first?

Report it immediately at cybercrime.gov.in or dial the national cyber crime helpline 1930. Reporting within the first hour gives banks the best chance of freezing the transaction. Then add the scammer's details to Garuda so others are warned.

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Never share OTPs

Banks, delivery agents and police never ask for OTPs, CVVs or UPI PINs. Ever.

Verify the caller

Hang up and call the official number from the bank/company website not the one they gave you.

Don't trust urgency

Threats of arrest, account freezing or missed deliveries in 10 minutes are the #1 scam tactic.

Report immediately

Been scammed? File at cybercrime.gov.in or dial 1930 within the golden hour to freeze transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a phone number, UPI ID or website is a scam?: Type the phone number, UPI ID, email, website, wallet address or social handle into the search bar on Garuda. If anyone has reported it and a moderator approved that report, you will see the scam category, what happened and the evidence.
Is Garuda Cyber Registry free to use?: Yes. Searching the registry and submitting a scam report are both completely free, and you can report anonymously.
Are the scam reports verified?: Every submission is reviewed by a human moderator before it appears publicly. Reports without usable identifiers or evidence are rejected.
I have already lost money to a scam. What should I do first?: Report it immediately at cybercrime.gov.in or dial the national cyber crime helpline 1930. Reporting within the first hour gives banks the best chance of freezing the transaction. Then add the scammer's details to Garuda so others are warned.

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