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Dilip Cherian | Khedkar in Fix as UPSC Scandal Meets Road-rage Drama | Fraud Alert | RISX by Kncok
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Dilip Cherian | Khedkar in Fix as UPSC Scandal Meets Road-rage Drama

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Source: Deccan Chronicle

This page summarises the reported incident in plain language — what happened, who may be affected, and what to watch for before trusting a message, call, or link.

This is a summary of a reported incident, not a verdict. Read the disclaimer.

If this just happened to you

Do these steps in order. Speed matters.

  1. Stop the call or chat. Do not click more links or send money.
  2. Call your bank's official helpline (on your card or the bank website) and ask to block cards and freeze transfers.
  3. Call 1930 within 24 hours and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
  4. Save evidence — screenshots, numbers, links, and messages.

More reporting channels and helplines are below. Full reporting channels & helplines →

Alert summary (plain language)

Puja Khedkar, previously dismissed from IAS for UPSC fraud involving false OBC and disability claims, is now linked to a kidnapping case. Following a road-rage incident in Navi Mumbai, a cement-mixer ...

Key details

Published on

17 September 2025 at 04:00 pm

Reported by

Deccan Chronicle

State

Maharashtra

City

Pune

Sources

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Alert last updated from feed: 17 September 2025 at 04:00 pm

  • Deccan Chronicle

    https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/dilip-cherian-khedkar-in-fix-as-upsc-scandal-meets-road-rage-drama-1904375

Common scam keywords

Words and phrases scammers use in this kind of scam. If you see them in a message, treat it as a .

upsc fraudidentity misrepresentationfalse disability claimsquota benefits misuseunauthorized exam attemptsdocument forgerycredential falsificationpublic service examination fraudidentity fraudqualification misrepresentation

Topics

identity theftdocument forgerygovernment examination fraudimpersonationpublic service misconductquota misusecredential fraudpolice investigation

(numbers, IDs, links, domains)

Specific things tied to this scam. Tap any item to see other alerts where it appears.

Puja Khedkar (accused)Puja Automobiles (property name in Pune)Navi Mumbai (incident location)Pune bungalow (rescue location)UPSC (examination body)

What to do for this type of scam

Use this if you got similar messages or may have already lost money. Check red flags first, then first-hour steps.

  • Red flags for this scam type
  • If affected — first steps
  • Official reporting channels & helplines

Red flags this scam usually shows

If a message, call, or page involves any of these, treat it as suspicious — even if it looks like the alert above.

  • Pushes you to act in a hurry

    Real organizations give you time. Threats like 'your account will be closed in 30 minutes' are designed to panic you into mistakes.

  • Asks for OTP, PIN, CVV, or password

    Banks, UPI apps, government offices, and police never ask for these. Anyone asking is trying to steal your money.

  • Sends you a link or APK to install

    Tapping unknown links or installing unverified apps can give scammers full access to your phone and bank accounts.

  • Asks for an advance, processing fee, or 'refund tax'

    Real refunds, prizes, jobs, or loans never require you to pay first. If you must pay to receive something, it is a scam.

  • Offer sounds too good to be true

    Huge cashback, guaranteed jobs, lottery wins, or sky-high returns are classic bait. If it feels unreal, it is.

Time-sensitive

If you were affected by this scam

First-hour steps — the crisis box above covers the emergency call to 1930.

  1. 1

    Stop the call or chat right now

    Hang up, leave the chat, and do not click any more links. Every extra minute is more risk. Take a breath; you are not alone in this.

  2. 2

    Block your card and freeze the account

    Call your bank's official helpline (printed on the back of your card or on the bank's website) and ask them to block the card and temporarily freeze online transactions. Do not call numbers a stranger gave you.

  3. 3

    Change passwords and revoke device access

    Change passwords for net banking, UPI apps, and email. In your UPI app, remove any 'linked devices' you do not recognize. Turn on two-factor authentication where possible.

  4. 4

    Report to the National Cyber Crime Helpline within 24 hours

    Call 1930 or file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. Reporting within the first 24 hours gives the best chance of freezing the money before it moves.

    Open cybercrime.gov.in

Official reporting channels

Use one of these official channels. Early reporting maximises recovery potential.

  • National Cyber Crime Helpline

    Start here

    First call for any online financial fraud. Operators help you file a complaint and can request banks to freeze the recipient account.

    Call 1930Open website24x7

  • cybercrime.gov.in

    Official portal of the Government of India to report cyber crime, including financial fraud, social media misuse, and crimes against women and children.

    Open websiteOnline, anytime

  • Sanchar Saathi - Chakshu

    Report suspicious calls and SMS that look like fraud. Run by the Department of Telecommunications.

    Open websiteOnline, anytime

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Scam alert: UPSC Identity Fraud in Maharashtra Puja Khedkar, previously dismissed from IAS for UPSC fraud involving false OBC and disability claims, is now linked to a kidnapping case. What to do: • Never share OTP, PIN, or passwords with anyone. • Do not click unknown links or install apps a stranger asks you to. • If you think you’ve been targeted, call 1930 within 24 hours. More details and how to protect yourself: https://fraudrisk.net/alerts/691bfae978ca8e9fd0d997fa

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