Online Scams in Mumbai, India
Fraudulent booking sites, phishing, fake reviews, and digital cons targeting travelers. Below are the online scams scams reported in Mumbai — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kandy, Amritsar, and Kochi.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
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Online Scams Scams
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Total in Mumbai
How it works
Scammers in Mumbai markets, tourist areas, and even at some small shops replace legitimate merchant QR codes with their own, or hand tourists a fraudulent QR code to scan for a "refund" or "payment." Scanning and entering your UPI PIN sends money to the fraudster rather than the merchant. India reported over 6 lakh UPI fraud cases in 2024-25, with Mumbai among the highest-volume cities.
How it works
Scammers monitor social media complaints about Indian Railways (IRCTC) and proactively call or message tourists who have posted about booking issues. Posing as IRCTC support agents, they request PNR numbers, payment details, and OTPs, then use these to drain linked bank accounts or rebook tickets in their own name. Malicious APK files sent via WhatsApp as "complaint forms" also capture banking credentials.
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18 total warnings across all categories