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Check how long a website has existed, how it presents the business and whether the basic trust pages are there.
example.comEnter a website, phone number, business name or GST number and see the signals worth checking, in one clear report.
Example: example.com (no need to add https://)
A fake business can hide behind one detail but rarely behind all of them. Check whichever one you were given.
Check how long a website has existed, how it presents the business and whether the basic trust pages are there.
example.comLook up a contact number given by a seller, a recruiter or a "customer care" agent before you share anything.
98XXXXXXXXSearch by trade name to find listings, reviews and complaints connected to that business.
Example TradersCheck that the 15-character GSTIN on an invoice or website is correctly formatted and matches the business name.
22AAAAA0000A1Z5Five steps, usually under a minute. You stay in control of the final decision.
Pick a tab, then type a website, phone number, business name or GST number into the verify bar.
The report brings together signals such as website details, registration information, contact details, reviews and complaints.
Name, address, phone and registration number should agree with each other. Mismatches are flagged for a closer look.
Each signal is marked as matched, needs a manual check or not found, with a short note on what it means.
Proceed carefully, ask the business for more proof, or report it if something looks wrong so others are warned.
No single signal proves anything. Together they show whether a business holds up when you look closely.
Every signal in a report gets one of three simple tags. Here is what each of them means for you.
The detail agrees with what the business says and with other signals.
Needs a closer look. Something is unclear, so confirm it yourself or ask the business.
No information found. This is not proof of fraud, but ask for proof before paying.
The report on the right is a sample layout, not a real business or a real result.
Knowing the pattern makes the warning signs easy to spot. Open each one to see what it looks like and what to check.
A slick website with branded products at very low prices, countdown timers and payment only by UPI or bank transfer.
Check the website age, look for a real address and phone number, search the name with "reviews" or "complaint", and pay only through a trusted gateway.
A guaranteed job or instant loan that asks for a registration, processing or insurance fee before anything happens.
Check the company registration, confirm the offer on the company's official website, and remember that genuine employers and lenders do not ask for advance fees.
A message or call saying your parcel is stuck and you must pay a small fee through a link to release it.
Do not click the link. Check the order status in the original app or website, and call the courier's official number, not the one in the message.
A supplier who asks for advance payment and shares a GST number or invoice that does not truly belong to the business.
Check that the GSTIN format is valid and that the registered name and state match the business, and pay to an account in the same business name.
A "support" number found through a search result or a pop-up that asks for OTPs, card details or a screen-sharing app.
Take support numbers only from the company's official website or app. Never share an OTP or install a remote-access app for anyone.
Tools help, but a few manual checks catch most fake businesses. Tick each one as you finish it.
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Report the business so others can be warned. If you have already lost money, call 1930 or file a report at cybercrime.gov.in as soon as possible.
Online payments are fast and usually irreversible, which is exactly why fraudsters like them. Whether you are buying from a new website, hiring a vendor or responding to a call from someone claiming to represent a company, a short verification can protect your money. The goal is simple: confirm that the business exists, that the details it gives are consistent, and that other people have had a fair experience with it.
Start with the basics. Does the business name match its website, invoice and payment page? Is there a registration number such as a GST number, a company identification number or a Udyam registration that can be matched with official records? Is there a working phone number, an email on the business's own domain and a real address? Then look at the history: how old is the website, and what are customers saying about it?
Scammers copy logos, addresses and even GST numbers from genuine businesses. A single matching detail therefore proves very little. When the website age, registration details, contact information, payment account and reviews all point in the same direction, you can be more comfortable. When two or three of them do not agree, slow down and ask questions. You can use the verify bar above, follow the self-check list and learn the common scam types.
Do not pay in advance to a personal account, never share an OTP, and do not install a screen-sharing app for a stranger. Ask for written terms and a proper invoice. If a business refuses to provide basic proof, treat that as your answer. You can also report the business so others are warned, and if money has already been lost, contact your bank and the national cyber crime helpline 1930 without delay.
Run a quick verification before you pay, and read our guides if anything looks unclear.