Stay safe from fraud. Learn how to identify, avoid, and report financial scams, from online frauds to investment traps
Would You Trust a Robot to Manage Your Life Savings? It’s a question that used to belong in a sci-fi movie. Today, it’s a daily reality. AI financial planners and automated robo-advisors are everywhere, promising to manage your wealth management with cold, hard logic, free from human error. The allure is strong: a fast, seemingly…
Term life insurance is widely recognized in India as the simplest and most cost-effective way to secure your family’s financial future. Its core function is risk protection: it provides coverage for a specific, predetermined duration, known as the “term,” which commonly ranges from 10 to 30 years. Should the unfortunate occur and the policyholder passes away…
Every day, thousands of Indians search for “real money earning apps” hoping to make quick income. But behind many of these promises lies a trap.From color prediction games to money doubling investment apps, these scams look professional, pay small amounts at first, and then disappear with your hard-earned cash. In this guide, we’ll break down:…
In recent years, a dangerous trend has been spreading apps that promise to “double your money” in a short time. They seem like a dream come true: small initial investments, quick payouts, and no real effort. But behind the scenes, these platforms often operate as Ponzi schemes. They pay early users with money from new…
Color prediction games have become a viral trend across towns, villages, and even schools. They promise quick cash for guessing the right color usually red, green, or a mix. But behind the excitement lies one of the fastest-growing online scams in recent years. Real Story : The Rise & Fall of a Color Prediction App…
You’ve seen the ads: “Clear ₹2L in credit card debt instantly!” “Pay off your loan in 30 days – guaranteed!” But what they don’t tell you is what it feels like to wake up every day worried about minimum dues, rising interest, and a sinking sense of financial failure. I’ve lived that.At 22, I was…
A few nights ago, I opened the CrunchyFin inbox and saw something wild. A man named “Ahmet,” claiming to be a Turkish bank staff member, messaged me through CrunchyFin’s contact form. He said a person from my country had died in the recent Turkey earthquake and left behind a fixed deposit of $11.5 million. The…
It’s truly heartbreaking, isn’t it? That moment you realize your hard-earned money, your family’s savings, have vanished because you trusted something that looked genuine. That sickening feeling in your stomach shock, shame, panic it’s a burden no one should have to carry. If you’ve felt this, or are feeling it now, you might be blaming…