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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is Phishbowl?
Phishbowl is an App available on Google Play and App Store used by individuals to list and report known scammers targeting their community and also has tools where users can check for scam messages themselves. There are also tools to check for breached user data

2. How does Phishbowl help me stay safe?
It allows you to check if a suspicious information (SMS, WhatsApp, Email) you received has already been reported as a phishing attempt. If also allows you to check via self-help tools if the message is safe or suspicious. 

3. Who maintains the Phishbowl?
Phishbowl is maintained by Phishbowl Solutions Private Limited’s technical support team. Read more about the company in About us section.

4. How often is the Phishbowl updated?
Updates depend on the user, but it is generally updated as soon as new scams are identified and reported by the user. The App itself undergoes regular updates for usability.  

5. Can I report a phishing email to Phishbowl?
Yes, you can report not only a phishing email but also, phone numbers, UPI/ Crypto and Social Media handles also through our Phishbowl App by becoming a user.

6. How do I know if an email or message is a phishing attempt?
Look for common signs like unexpected requests, urgent language, unknown senders, and suspicious links. For more details refer to our Red Flags under Resources page.

7. Can I access Phishbowl without logging in?
You need to be a registered user and log in to use our services

8. Will Phishbowl protect my account automatically?
No, Phishbowl is an informational resource and self-help tool. It helps you identify scams, but you must take action to avoid them.

9. Is Phishbowl available on mobile devices?
Our search / report tool and self-help tools all our available only through our app on a mobile device. This website is for informational purposes to know more about us and the App, Phishbowl, which can be downloaded through Google Play and App Store and in India through Indus App Store as well.

10. Can I unsubscribe from Phishbowl notifications?
As a policy Phishbowl does not send regular updates and notifications. You may have an option to manage notifications of app updates on your mobile device that may be sent occasionally. If you wish to delete you account, you may use that feature within the app.

11. Is Phishbowl available across the globe?
Currently it is only available in Indian geography app stores and will soon open up to other countries.

12. How to identify scams

There are many ways like unexpected requests, urgent language, unknown senders, and suspicious links. To be safe you can always check for Red Flags on our website or search for a suspicious user email/ phone/ sms/ social media handle on our app. You can also use our toolkit in our Phishbowl app to identify scams by pasting the message or screenshot of the same in it.

13. What should I do if I am a victim of cybercrime?
Immediately, report it to government resources on the cybercrime portal. The details are available on our Resources page.

14. Can Phishbowl protect my personal email accounts?
No, but you can check if your email and password has been compromised in any data breach through the tool in our app.

15. How do I suggest improvements for Phishbowl?
You can write to us at support@phishbowl.in or you can reach out through the app using our reach out feature.

16. What is the difference between a spam and a scam call?
Spam calls and messages are those which are usually sent for marketing / promotional purposes and unwanted intrusions on your phone and you can block them using spam blocking apps. Scam calls are those which may seem harmless at first and may be from fraudsters pretending to be someone else trying to trick you in to parting with your money on some pretext or the other.

17. How do I report a Cyber Fraud in India?
You can refer to the Resources page where instructions are mentioned and you can also report scammer information of suspects of known scammer to Phishbowl’s registry through our app.

18. Are there scam protection or scam prevention apps that will automatically safeguard me from scams?

There are many ways to protect yourself from scams and one way is to use Apps like Phishbowl which allow you to check scammer information and check and verify for suspicious messages and emails as well as inform you of your leaked data. You can also use caller ID apps and generally be aware of new scams and different methods used by scammers. You can also refer to the blog on our website for more awareness.

19. How to spot an online scammer and what is the best way to avoid scams?
To avoid scams always be aware of the latest scams by browsing the news and make sure you use tools available in the market such as apps like Phishbowl, which are designed for scam prevention and in addition use antivirus tools on your devices to avoid malware attacks. Also read through the Red Flags on our website for additional awareness.

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