Scam guides

How common scams in Bangladesh work, the signs to watch for, and where to check.

• Online loan offerDo not pay any "processing", "file" or "stamp" fee to receive a loan. Licensed lenders deduct charges from the loan;…
• Investment or deposit schemeA promise of high fixed monthly profit, or to double your money, is the clearest sign of a scheme that pays early…
• "Earn from home" task jobThese jobs pay a small amount first (for likes or reviews) to win trust, then ask you to deposit money for "bigger…
• Overseas job or visaAsk for the agency's RL licence number and check that its status is Active on the government list. Pay only the agency,…
• Job that asks for a feeRecruitment that asks for "registration", "training" or "security" money before you start is a common fraud. Check the…
• Request for OTP, PIN or passwordNever share an OTP, PIN or password with anyone, including someone who says they are from bKash, Nagad, a bank or the…
• Someone posing as an official or relativePolice, courts and customs do not settle cases or release parcels over the phone for money. Hang up and call the office…
• Prize or lotteryIf you have to pay to receive a prize, there is no prize.
• "Wrong transfer", refund or government benefitIf someone says they sent money to you by mistake, check your actual balance in the app, not the SMS. Government…
• Online seller asking for advance paymentPrefer cash on delivery. A price far below market and pressure to pay in full in advance are the usual signs. Since…
• Crypto, forex or tradingBangladesh Bank has repeatedly warned that dealing in crypto may breach foreign-exchange and money-laundering laws, so…
• Betting or casinoOnline betting and its promotion are offences under the Gambling Prevention Act 2026. Betting sites are often run from…
• Jinn, healer or gold-doubling offerDo not send money or hand over gold or jewellery. No one can double gold or produce treasure. If you are being…
• Unofficial money transfer (hundi)Send money home through a bank, an exchange house or an official mobile-wallet remittance service. Hundi money has no…
• Free game diamonds or top-upThere is no way to get free or unlimited diamonds or UC. Never give your game, Facebook or Gmail login to anyone, and…
• Offer to recover lost moneyDo not pay anyone who promises to get back money you lost to a scam. Only the police and the courts can trace and freeze…
• Online relationship asking for moneySomeone you have not met who asks for money for a parcel, customs fee, ticket or emergency is very likely a scammer.
• Study abroad or scholarshipNo consultancy can guarantee admission or a visa. Check the university offer directly with the university.
• Threat to share private photos or videosYou are not at fault. Do not pay — paying usually leads to more demands. Keep the messages as evidence, block the…