Upon release, the Hindi version of Scam 2003 received rave reviews for its authenticity, though some critics argued the lip-sync in the dub felt off in emotional close-ups. However, the core audience—native Hindi speakers from the Hindi heartland (UP, Bihar, MP)—praised the series for not "Mumbai-fying" the language. The cursing is raw, the metaphors are desi, and the intensity is unmatched.