About this Trap

Fake Airline Helpline scams trick travelers into calling fraudulent customer-care numbers, often found on Google search ads or social media posts. Victims are persuaded to share OTPs, UPI details, or make payments for fake refunds, ticket changes, or cancellations. These scams commonly lead to large financial losses within minutes.

Fake Airline Helpline Scam
  • September 22, 2025
Professor Called Fake Airline Helpline Lost ₹8.5L

A 71-year-old former professor from the University of Florida, visiting family in Salt Lake, Kolkata,…