Viral “Rent A Garba Partner” Post Raises Cybersecurity Questions Amid Navratri Scam Warnings

A viral “Rent A Garba Partner” social-media post has not been independently confirmed as a scam, but Gujarat police and cybersecurity experts warn that Navratri-themed offers are frequently abused by fraudsters to conduct payment fraud, social-engineering attacks and APK-based malware distribution; the report summarizes real incidents of financial losses, lists common red flags (urgent payment requests, APK installation, OTP/UPI PIN sharing, fake payment screenshots), and advises a STOP–CHECK–PAY verification approach and immediate reporting to India’s 1930 cybercrime helpline.