With Diwali approaching, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and CERT-In have released critical advisories to protect online shoppers from rising digital payment fraud. As people flock to online stores, scammers are launching phishing emails, fake job ads, and charity appeals to deceive users into sharing personal or financial information. NPCI advises consumers to research new shopping platforms, avoid public Wi-Fi, and check payment links carefully. This festive season, stay cautious against frauds like fake prize claims, tech support scams, and deceptive Cash-on-Delivery deliveries to shop safely.