A disturbing trend is sweeping across India again. Despite strict government bans, a new wave of betting and fantasy gaming platforms is operating with impunity. The latest entrant causing alarm is Come.com. While it masquerades as a harmless gaming platform, reports are flooding in from users across the country who have fallen victim to what appears to be a sophisticated deposit scam.
If you have seen ads for “easy money” or “guaranteed returns” on this platform, stop immediately. You are likely walking into a digital trap designed to strip you of your savings.
1. The Illegal Reality: Real-Money Gaming is Banned in India
It is crucial to understand the legal landscape before engaging with any of these apps. In August 2025, the Indian Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act.
⚠️ LEGAL WARNING:
This Act effectivelyBANNED all real-money online gamingnationwide. This includes fantasy sports, rummy, poker, color prediction, and crash games like Aviator. Anyone offering these games faces up to 3 years in jail.
Despite this clear legal prohibition, platforms like Come.com continue to operate in the shadows, often using international servers to evade Indian law enforcement. Because they are operating illegally, you have zero consumer protection. If they steal your money, there is no legal regulator to complain to.
The digital trap: Illegal apps are designed to absorb funds without return.
2. The Trust-Building Scam: How They Hook You
The most dangerous aspect of Come.com is not that it simply takes your money—it’s that it first gains your trust. Cybersecurity experts have identified a specific algorithmic pattern used by these scams to manipulate user behavior.
Stage 1: The “Honeymoon” Phase
When you first join and deposit a small amount (e.g., ₹100 or ₹500), the algorithm is programmed to let you win. You might see your balance double or triple quickly. Withdrawals at this stage are often instant and smooth. This is deliberate psychological conditioning to make you believe the platform is legitimate.
Stage 2: The High-Stakes Trap
Once “trust” is established, users typically deposit larger sums—₹10,000, ₹50,000, or even lakhs—hoping for bigger returns. This is where the trap snaps shut. The moment the deposit size increases, the algorithm shifts. Win rates drop to near zero. The house ensures it recovers all payouts and more.
Stage 3: The Withdrawal Blockade
Even if you manage to “win” on screen, the money is just a number. When you attempt to withdraw large balances, you will face:
- “Account under review” notifications.
- Demands for additional deposits to “unlock” or “verify” the account.
- Complete silence from customer support.
Once the trap closes, users are left with financial despair and no recourse.
3. Specific Game Scams: Aviator & Color Prediction
Two specific types of games are responsible for the majority of losses on platforms like Come.com.
The Aviator (Crash) Scam
In “Aviator,” a plane flies up, and a multiplier increases. You must cash out before it flies away. On scam platforms, this is not random. The software tracks your bet size. If you bet low, the plane flies high. If you bet high, the plane “crashes” almost immediately (at 1.01x or 1.10x), wiping out your money instantly.
The Color Prediction Fraud
Users are asked to bet on Red, Green, or Violet. These apps often use Telegram groups where “admins” give “sure-shot predictions.” Initially, these predictions work. Once you invest heavily based on their advice, the predictions start failing 100% of the time. The backend simply checks which color has the least money bet on it and makes that color the winner.
4. Real Victims, Real Losses
The human cost of these scams is devastating. Recent investigations have uncovered heartbreaking stories of financial ruin.
Rafiq’s Story (Bengaluru):
“I started with just ₹10,000 and won ₹20,000. It felt so easy. Before I knew it, I had invested ₹5.5 lakh. My app wallet showed I had won ₹7.67 lakh, but when I tried to withdraw, they asked for a ₹50,000 ‘deposit fee.’ I paid it, and they blocked me. I lost everything.”
Balaji’s Story (Chennai):
“I lost ₹1.73 lakh in a month. When I went to the cyber crime police, they ridiculed me for gambling. They said I should have just lent the money out for interest instead. No one helped me.”
Savings vanish in an instant, often leaving families in financial ruin.
5. Red Flags: How to Spot These Scams
Protect yourself by looking out for these warning signs before you deposit a single rupee:
- ❌ Not on App Stores: The app is not available on Google Play or Apple App Store and must be downloaded via an “APK link” or WhatsApp.
- ❌ “Guaranteed” Returns: Any app promising fixed returns (e.g., “10% daily profit”) is a Ponzi scheme.
- ❌ Pressure to Recruit: Heavy emphasis on referral bonuses and “building a team” suggests a pyramid structure.
- ❌ Foreign Support Numbers: Customer service operates via Telegram or WhatsApp with foreign numbers (+852, +44, +86).
- ❌ Pay-to-Withdraw: If an app ever asks you to pay money to withdraw your own money, it is 100% a scam.
6. Why Police Can’t Help (And What You Can Do)
Victims often find themselves helpless because these platforms operate across borders. Servers are frequently located in China or Eastern Europe, and money is laundered through cryptocurrency or mule bank accounts. Furthermore, because gambling is now illegal, victims are often afraid to report the crime due to fear of legal repercussions or social stigma.
However, reporting is still essential. It helps authorities freeze connected bank accounts and potentially save others.
7. Protect Yourself: Action Steps
If you are currently using Come.com or a similar platform:
- STOP immediately. Do not place another bet.
- Withdraw whatever you can. If small withdrawals work, take them out. Do not wait for a “big win.”
- Do NOT pay “fees.” Never deposit more money to unlock a frozen account. You will lose that too.
- Report to Cybercrime. File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
🚨 FINAL WARNING
The “Come.com” app is not a game. It is a financial weapon designed to target your greed and steal your savings. The ban on real-money gaming in India exists to protect you from exactly these kinds of predatory operations.
Don’t let them fool you. Delete the app today.
