Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account

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Cybercrime has been rapidly growing in the Indian market, with scammers experimenting with various tactics to defraud people of their hard-earned income. Cybercrime on the rise: TRAI issues warning TRAI has warned the public about this scam which has been pacing up, and has been urging people to report such calls on the ‘Chakshu’ portal. The scam often starts with a call, which further requests the call receiver to press a number on the keypad or click a link, which will trigger what’s known as the "Digital Arrest Scam." Digital Arrest Scam impact Between January and April 2024, Indians reportedly lost approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to this scam, as noted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the Digital Arrest Scam, the victims are having threats with fictitious charges of smuggling or illegal activities, and fraudsters often pose as police officers during video calls to demand money, which people transfer out of fear.

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