What’s the worst cyber scam you or someone you know has fallen for?

I keep seeing people talk about UPI fraud, fake customer care, job scams, investment scams and WhatsApp scams — but rarely what actually happened step by step.

I'm curious:

What happened to you?

No names or personal information needed. Just the story.

If you share it, I'll try to break down:

• where the scammer got you
• the red flags you could have noticed
• what should have been done
• and what can still be done if it already happened

There’s no shame in getting scammed. The more real stories people share, the easier it is for someone else to recognize the same trick.