In today’s digital world, online frauds are increasing rapidly. Unfortunately, even trusted and well-known brands are sometimes misused by fraudsters to cheat innocent people. we believe in transparency and responsibility towards our students, readers, and professional community. This blog is written to create awareness, protect users, and guide anyone who may be affected by such frauds.
Alert: we have received complaints from users who were cheated by unknown individuals falsely claiming to represent Gullybaba / Gullybaba.com. These fraudsters misuse our brand name to gain trust, ask for advance payments, and then disappear.
To ensure no one else falls victim, we are sharing complete details of the fraud patterns, how to identify them, and what steps to take if you are affected.
Common Types of Frauds Reported
Handwritten Assignment Advance Payment Scam
In this type of fraud, scammers contact students through WhatsApp, Telegram, or social media. They claim that they provide handwritten assignments on behalf of Gullybaba and ask for an advance payment to start the work.
Once the payment is made:
- Communication is stopped
- Calls and messages are ignored
- The user is blocked completely
🔴 Important Clarification: Gullybaba does not collect advance payments through personal WhatsApp numbers or unofficial channels for handwritten assignments.
Fake Work-From-Home / Job Scam
Another growing fraud involves fake job or work-from-home offers. Fraudsters claim that Gullybaba is offering:
- Work-from-home jobs
- Data entry or content-related work
- Easy earning opportunities
They then ask for:
- Registration fees
- Security deposits
- Advance payments to start work
After receiving the money, they block the user and disappear.
🔴 Important Clarification: Gullybaba never charges any money for jobs, internships, or work-from-home opportunities.
How to Identify Genuine Communication from Gullybaba
To stay safe, please remember:
- We do not ask for advance payments via personal WhatsApp or Telegram numbers
- We do not charge any fee for job applications or hiring
- Official communication happens only through:
- Our official website: www.gullybaba.com
- Official email IDs ending with @gullybaba.com
If someone asks for money while claiming to represent Gullybaba, it is a fraud.
What To Do If You Are a Victim of Fraud
If you have already interacted with a fraudster or made a payment, please take the following steps immediately:
1️⃣ Call Cyber Crime Helpline
📞 1930 (India)
This is especially important if the payment was made recently. Authorities may be able to take quick action.
2️⃣ File an Online Cyber Crime Complaint
Visit the official Government of India portal: 👉 https://www.cybercrime.gov.in
Select “Report Other Cyber Crime” and submit:
- Fraud details
- Payment proof
- Screenshots of chats
- Fraud phone number / UPI ID
Always save the acknowledgement number after submission.
4️⃣ Evidence You Should Keep Ready
- Payment screenshots (UPI / bank transfer)
- Chat screenshots
- Fraudster’s phone number or profile
- Any fake offer messages or advertisements
These help authorities investigate faster.
Help Us Protect Others
If you come across any suspicious activity or fake communication using the name of Gullybaba, please inform us immediately.
📩 Report to Us:
Your information can help us warn others and prevent further fraud
Gullybaba stands for trust, ethics, and transparency. We are actively assisting affected users and cooperating with authorities wherever required. Your safety matters to us.
We strongly request all users to stay alert, verify information, and never make payments without confirmation through official channels.
🙏 Thank you for being a responsible and aware member of the Gullybaba community.
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