Quick Heal Technologies, a provider of cybersecurity solutions,has raised the alarm on the explosive rise of online scams hitting Bihar hard. Researchers at Seqrite Labs, a malware analysis facility, reveal that fraudsters exploit booming UPI payments, QR codes at local shops and eager students chasing admissions or jobs to steal lakhs through phishing links, fake apps and urgent calls demanding OTPs. Cybercrime cases have surged as digital life takes over – from tea stall transactions in small towns to online classes in all parts of the state – with low awareness leaving families, elders and youth wide open to tricks like “KYC update now or account blocked,” bogus job fees and QR codes that drain wallets instead of crediting them.
As per the findings made by researchers at Seqrite Labs, scammers thrive on Bihar’s rapid shift to apps and instant money moves, flooding WhatsApp with lottery wins, loan traps and hacked family profiles begging for urgent cash, while fake college forms, leaked exam papers and work-from-home gigs lure students into paying “registration fees” that vanish. Recent busts reveal emotional ploys like deepfake relatives in trouble or authority scams from phony bank reps pushing remote access apps, with unreported rural cases letting gangs scale up via social media groups and Telegram channels promising guaranteed seats or high salaries.
Quick Heal Technologies advises users to exercise caution while surfing the internet, since curiosity and trust in “official” messages fuel these attacks. Busy parents, curious kids and job-hunting freshers are the most commonly targeted groups. It is recommended to follow some simple rules to stay safe from such scams. Never share OTPs or PINs, always verify links via official apps, and avoid scanning unknown QR codes. In case one suspects they have been scammed, they must report it fast to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots and transaction IDs to freeze funds quickly.
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