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UPI Fraud Alert: Surge in Fake Payment Requests Across India

4 April 2026
Abhinav Singh
Source:National Cyber Crime Portal

Multiple users across India are reporting a surge in fake UPI payment requests, where attackers use social engineering to trick users into approving collect requests. Authorities have issued a cyber advisory urging users to verify requests and avoid sharing sensitive information. Experts recommend enabling app notifications, setting transaction limits, and reporting suspicious activity immediately.

In a recent wave of cyber fraud incidents, multiple users across India have reported receiving fake UPI payment requests disguised as legitimate transactions. Cybersecurity experts have identified that attackers are using social engineering techniques to trick users into approving collect requests on UPI apps. Authorities have issued a cyber advisory urging users to verify payment requests before approving them and avoid sharing sensitive information. Experts recommend enabling app notifications, setting transaction limits, and reporting suspicious activity immediately to the bank.