In this gripping episode of Man vs Scam, cybercrime experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh exposes the newest tricks used by scammers on WhatsApp — from fake job offers and OTP scams to deepfake audio messages and investment traps. No one is safe, not even your family group chats!

🎙️ Featuring real cases, expert analysis, and actionable tips, this episode arms you with everything you need to stay safe in the age of social messaging scams.

🔑 What’s inside:


Shocking real-life WhatsApp scam stories


How fraudsters manipulate trust through voice cloning and fake profiles


Tips to spot, block, and report suspicious messages


What to do if you or someone you know falls for a scam

In this gripping episode of Man vs Scam, cybercrime experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh exposes the newest tricks used by scammers on WhatsApp &mdash; from fake job offers and OTP scams to deepfake audio messages and investment traps. No one is safe, not even your family group chats!
🎙️ Featuring real cases, expert analysis, and actionable tips, this episode arms you with everything you need to stay safe in the age of social messaging scams.
🔑 What&rsquo;s inside:
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Shocking real-life WhatsApp scam stories
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How fraudsters manipulate trust through voice cloning and fake profiles
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Tips to spot, block, and report suspicious messages
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What to do if you or someone you know falls for a scam
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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.

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Ep #5 | WhatsApp Scams You Didn't See Coming ft. Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh

Festive season might bring deals, celebrations and shopping sprees - but it also brings a 40–50% jump in scams. Hosts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava uncover how scammers take advantage of Diwali-to-Christmas excitement to drain your money.

With real cases including the ₹1.3 lakh Mithaiwala scam, fake travel sites that vanish after 36 hours, cloned sari ads, counterfeit Diwali gift links, and mall “GST-only” iPhone bait, they explain how scammers manipulate FOMO, urgency, and your data trail.

If you or someone you know is shopping, gifting, travelling or posting festive content online, this episode is your guide to spotting red flags before your money, ID or phone is compromised.

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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 coping techniques.

Festive season might bring deals, celebrations and shopping sprees - but it also brings a 40&ndash;50% jump in scams. Hosts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava uncover how scammers take advantage of Diwali-to-Christmas excitement to drain your money.
With real cases including the ₹1.3 lakh Mithaiwala scam, fake travel sites that vanish after 36 hours, cloned sari ads, counterfeit Diwali gift links, and mall &ldquo;GST-only&rdquo; iPhone bait, they explain how scammers manipulate FOMO, urgency, and your data trail.
If you or someone you know is shopping, gifting, travelling or posting festive content online, this episode is your guide to spotting red flags before your money, ID or phone is compromised.
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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 coping techniques.

Ep #8 | Festive & Wedding Season Scams You MUST Avoid |Fake Deals & OTP Fraud | Man VS Scam

Cybersecurity experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava expose how modern trading scams work—slick enough to fool even seasoned investors. From pump-and-dump stock plays and Ponzi-style chains to fake trading apps that clone real platforms, today’s financial frauds look more legit than ever. Using real cases like the ₹3 crore Delhi Telegram scam and Mangalore’s fake NSC/BSE-registered app fraud, they unpack how scammers bait you with bots, fake “relationship managers,” and initial small withdrawals before shutting down with your life savings. You’ll hear why FOMO is a scammer’s best weapon, how influencers (sometimes unknowingly) amplify fraud, why APK sideloading and AnyDesk installs are flashing red flags, and what recovery steps actually work—dialing 1930 Cybercrime Helpline, reporting at cybercrime.gov.in, or going via the banking ombudsman. If you or someone you know is tempted by “guaranteed returns” on WhatsApp or Telegram, this episode is your playbook for spotting the tricks before your money vanishes.

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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 coping techniques.

#ManVsScam #TradingScams #FinancialFraud #PumpAndDump #PonziSchemes #FakeTradingApps #Cybercrime #OnlineFraud #MoneyScams #ScamAwareness

Cybersecurity experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava expose how modern trading scams work&mdash;slick enough to fool even seasoned investors. From pump-and-dump stock plays and Ponzi-style chains to fake trading apps that clone real platforms, today&rsquo;s financial frauds look more legit than ever. Using real cases like the ₹3 crore Delhi Telegram scam and Mangalore&rsquo;s fake NSC/BSE-registered app fraud, they unpack how scammers bait you with bots, fake &ldquo;relationship managers,&rdquo; and initial small withdrawals before shutting down with your life savings. You&rsquo;ll hear why FOMO is a scammer&rsquo;s best weapon, how influencers (sometimes unknowingly) amplify fraud, why APK sideloading and AnyDesk installs are flashing red flags, and what recovery steps actually work&mdash;dialing 1930 Cybercrime Helpline, reporting at cybercrime.gov.in, or going via the banking ombudsman. If you or someone you know is tempted by &ldquo;guaranteed returns&rdquo; on WhatsApp or Telegram, this episode is your playbook for spotting the tricks before your money vanishes.
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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&mdash;and encourage victims sharing stories and coping techniques.
#ManVsScam #TradingScams #FinancialFraud #PumpAndDump #PonziSchemes #FakeTradingApps #Cybercrime #OnlineFraud #MoneyScams #ScamAwareness

Ep #7 | Trading Scams in India EXPOSED | Fake Apps, Ponzi Chains & WhatsApp Traps | Man Vs Scam

Cybersecurity experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh unpack how disinformation really works - from ancient playbooks (think the Ashwathama “trusted source” trick) to modern hybrid warfare that floods your feeds with deepfakes, doctored “victory” clips, and weaponized WhatsApp/Telegram forwards. Using the Pahalgam attack aftermath as a case study, they trace how scammers piggyback on national emotion with fake relief funds, bogus recruitments, and malware-laced links disguised as breaking news. You’ll hear how a deepfake of a “finance minister” went viral, why platforms struggle to keep up, what PIB/fact-checkers can and can’t do, and the simple habits that actually stop the spread—verify the source and date, reverse-search visuals, don’t click unknown links, and prebunk (prime your family’s BS detector) before you ever need to debunk. If you care about truth, safety, or just not getting played, this episode is your quick, practical guide to spotting and stopping disinformation—share it with that one friend who forwards everything.

 

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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.

Cybersecurity experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh unpack how disinformation really works - from ancient playbooks (think the Ashwathama &ldquo;trusted source&rdquo; trick) to modern hybrid warfare that floods your feeds with deepfakes, doctored &ldquo;victory&rdquo; clips, and weaponized WhatsApp/Telegram forwards. Using the Pahalgam attack aftermath as a case study, they trace how scammers piggyback on national emotion with fake relief funds, bogus recruitments, and malware-laced links disguised as breaking news. You&rsquo;ll hear how a deepfake of a &ldquo;finance minister&rdquo; went viral, why platforms struggle to keep up, what PIB/fact-checkers can and can&rsquo;t do, and the simple habits that actually stop the spread&mdash;verify the source and date, reverse-search visuals, don&rsquo;t click unknown links, and prebunk (prime your family&rsquo;s BS detector) before you ever need to debunk. If you care about truth, safety, or just not getting played, this episode is your quick, practical guide to spotting and stopping disinformation&mdash;share it with that one friend who forwards everything.
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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.

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