Experts Advise Precautions to Avoid Fraud in Festive Shopping and UPI Payments
As festive shopping and digital payments rise, consumers face increased risks of fraud through fake websites, unfamiliar sellers, and deceptive payment links. Experts advise verifying website authenticity, seller credibility, and payment details before completing transactions. PhonePe highlights key precautions for UPI users, including never entering UPI PINs to receive money, verifying recipient names, and avoiding sharing OTPs or clicking unknown links. These measures aim to protect users from scams like fake payment requests, impersonation, and remote access fraud.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 30 Oct, 02:55 am. Other outlets followed.