This Valentine’s Day, before you fall for love, make sure you’re not falling for a scam. Online love isn’t always what it seems. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated, preying on emotions to steal not just money, but lives. Cybercrime expert @BrijeshSingh & cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica break down how these scams work, real case files, and how to protect yourself. Stay alert this Valentine’s Day—because love isn’t the only thing being stolen.

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This Valentine&rsquo;s Day, before you fall for love, make sure you&rsquo;re not falling for a scam. Online love isn&rsquo;t always what it seems. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated, preying on emotions to steal not just money, but lives. Cybercrime expert @BrijeshSingh &amp; cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica break down how these scams work, real case files, and how to protect yourself. Stay alert this Valentine&rsquo;s Day&mdash;because love isn&rsquo;t the only thing being stolen.
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The world's wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalized and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay & evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guides individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims to share stories and talk about coping techniques.

The world's wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalized and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay &amp; evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guides individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims to share stories and talk about coping techniques.

Man Vs Scam

Ep #1 | Fake Love, Real Fraud | How Online Dating Fraud Works with Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava

As the financial year draws to a close, tax season becomes a goldmine—not just for chartered accountants, but also for scammers. In this eye-opening episode of Man vs Scam, cyber experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most common and dangerous tax-related scams targeting individuals and businesses across India. From phishing emails promising fake income tax refunds to the misuse of PAN and Aadhaar details, the episode exposes how fraudsters are exploiting the system to steal money and sensitive data. Brijesh and Utkarshica dive into the mechanics of these scams—how fake tax consultants operate, how "digital arrest" calls are used to extort money, and how cybercriminals are luring victims with fake job offers and work-from-home schemes. Real, viral case studies are unpacked, including a ₹110 crore tax refund scam involving IT professionals, digital impersonation fraud, and job scam networks that have forced young Indians into illegal activities abroad. The duo also explores the steps taken by the Income Tax Department and government agencies to combat these scams, while offering practical advice on how you can stay protected. Whether you're filing your taxes or just want to stay ahead of cybercrime trends, this episode is packed with insights and takeaways. Stay alert, verify all communication through official channels, and remember—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay sharp. Stay safe. Stay scam-free.

As the financial year draws to a close, tax season becomes a goldmine&mdash;not just for chartered accountants, but also for scammers. In this eye-opening episode of Man vs Scam, cyber experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most common and dangerous tax-related scams targeting individuals and businesses across India. From phishing emails promising fake income tax refunds to the misuse of PAN and Aadhaar details, the episode exposes how fraudsters are exploiting the system to steal money and sensitive data. Brijesh and Utkarshica dive into the mechanics of these scams&mdash;how fake tax consultants operate, how "digital arrest" calls are used to extort money, and how cybercriminals are luring victims with fake job offers and work-from-home schemes. Real, viral case studies are unpacked, including a ₹110 crore tax refund scam involving IT professionals, digital impersonation fraud, and job scam networks that have forced young Indians into illegal activities abroad. The duo also explores the steps taken by the Income Tax Department and government agencies to combat these scams, while offering practical advice on how you can stay protected. Whether you're filing your taxes or just want to stay ahead of cybercrime trends, this episode is packed with insights and takeaways. Stay alert, verify all communication through official channels, and remember&mdash;if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay sharp. Stay safe. Stay scam-free.

Ep #3 | Tax Season : A Gold Mine for Scammers! ft. Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava

Deepfake scams are here, and they’re fooling millions. From AI-generated celebrity endorsements to fake video calls from your loved ones—scammers have taken deception to the next level. 

In this episode of Man Vs Scam, cybercrime expert @Brijesh Singh and cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most shocking deepfake scams, viral cases, and the real cost of AI-powered fraud. 


What’s inside this episode? 

-The Elon Musk ‘Long Live the King’ deepfake that took the internet by storm
-Fake investment scams featuring Mukesh Ambani & Virat Kohli 

-AI-generated voice & video scams

-How fraudsters use deepfakes for blackmail & identity theft 

-The biggest red flags & how to protect yourself

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ABOUT MAN VS SCAM

The world wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalised and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since, let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay & evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guide for individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims sharing stories and talk about coping techniques.

Deepfake scams are here, and they&rsquo;re fooling millions. From AI-generated celebrity endorsements to fake video calls from your loved ones&mdash;scammers have taken deception to the next level. In this episode of Man Vs Scam, cybercrime expert @Brijesh Singh and cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most shocking deepfake scams, viral cases, and the real cost of AI-powered fraud. What&rsquo;s inside this episode?&nbsp;
-The Elon Musk &lsquo;Long Live the King&rsquo; deepfake that took the internet by storm -Fake investment scams featuring Mukesh Ambani &amp; Virat Kohli&nbsp;
-AI-generated voice &amp; video scams
-How fraudsters use deepfakes for blackmail &amp; identity theft&nbsp;
-The biggest red flags &amp; how to protect yourself
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 ABOUT MAN VS SCAM The world wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalised and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since, let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay &amp; evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guide for individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims sharing stories and talk about coping techniques.

Ep #2 | Can You Trust What You See? ft. Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava

AI-generated lovers. Deepfake voices. Emotional blackmail. Billions are lost every year to online romance scams—and most victims never see it coming.

Introducing #ManVsScam—your survival guide to the biggest digital cons of our time.

In this new podcast, cyber cop Brijesh Singh & cybersecurity expert Utkarshica Srivastava break down real fraud cases, law enforcement takedowns, and the shocking ways online deception is evolving across the world.

 

💔 Would you be able to spot the scam before it’s too late?

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ABOUT MAN VS SCAM PODCAST

The world's wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalized and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay & evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guides individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims to share stories and talk about coping techniques.

AI-generated lovers. Deepfake voices. Emotional blackmail. Billions are lost every year to online romance scams&mdash;and most victims never see it coming.
Introducing #ManVsScam&mdash;your survival guide to the biggest digital cons of our time.
In this new podcast, cyber cop Brijesh Singh &amp; cybersecurity expert Utkarshica Srivastava break down real fraud cases, law enforcement takedowns, and the shocking ways online deception is evolving across the world.
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💔 Would you be able to spot the scam before it&rsquo;s too late?
👀 Listen to the trailer &amp; Subscribe for more!
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ABOUT MAN VS SCAM PODCAST
The world's wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalized and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay &amp; evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guides individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims to share stories and talk about coping techniques.

Ep #1 | Fake Love, Real Fraud | How Online Dating Fraud Works with Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava

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