1. Online Scam Awareness Program 

Objective of the Program:

The program aims to raise awareness about online financial scams—especially those involving UPI, GPay, OTPs, and digital money transfers—through an interactive and gamified approach. By simulating real-world scenarios in a fun, engaging format, the session equips participants with practical skills to identify and avoid scams.

Target Audience:

• Self  Help Groups

• Parents and homemakers

• Working professionals

• Senior citizens

3. Mode of Delivery:

• Venue:  SSN-Nedungadu and  Mano Mahal, Neravy

• Date : 27.03.2025 and 28.03.2025

• Mode: Hybrid (can be adapted to physical or virtual setup)

• Duration: 2 hours

Materials Prepared:

• Printed scenario cards or digital slides

• Fake scam message screenshots

• Scoreboard and badges
  
  

Gameplay Overview:

• Participants divided into small teams

• Each team takes turns solving scam-related situations

• Correct answers earn points; wrong moves come with “money loss”

• Bonus round: Spot phishing and fake links in screenshots
  
  

Sample Rounds (Expanded):

1. The Fake UPI Refund – A scammer asks for UPI PIN claiming a refund is stuck.

2. The QR Code Trap – You are asked to scan a QR to "receive" money.

3. Job Offer from Abroad – You’re asked to pay a registration fee upfront.

4. GPay Reward Link – Suspicious link from unknown source claims you’ve won money.

5. The Family Emergency – A hacker pretends to be a relative needing urgent money.
   
   

Skit / Role Play Content:

Title: “Don’t Pay the Price, Think Twice”
A short play where:

• One person gets tricked by a scammer asking for OTP

• Another learns about fake job messages

• The victim reports the incident and educates others
  
  

Awareness Materials Distributed:

• Pamphlets with “Dos and Don’ts” of UPI/GPay/OTP usage

• Stickers or posters with slogans:

“Think Before You Click”
“Your OTP is Yours Only”
“Scammers Don’t Wear Masks!”

• Link to Government Cybercrime portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in

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