How cyber criminals are scamming Indians

India is witnessing an alarming rise in online fraud, with cyber scammers employing new and sophisticated tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Every day we hear of one scam or other. Thousands of people have lost lakhs and crores to cyber scammers, who lure their victims under the pretext of work-from-home jobs, updating KYC through links, and in some cases by threatening people with with the so-called digital arrest.

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Cyber crime : The digital arrest scam

Recently, the term “Digital Arrest” has been gaining attention as a new form of scam that preys on fear and intimidation. Scammers posing as officials from law enforcement agencies accuse victims of severe crimes like money laundering or tax evasion. To make their threats seem legitimate, they send fake legal documents and demand urgent payments to “resolve” the matter and avoid arrest. By bombarding victims with relentless calls and messages, they create a sense of panic, leaving little room for individuals to verify the authenticity of their claims.

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Illegal parcel scam

In the illegal parcel scam, scammers take advantage of the current surge in e-commerce deliveries. With online shopping becoming commonplace, scammers pose as courier services or law enforcement officials and call unsuspecting individuals. During their call they threaten them claiming that a package addressed to the victim contains illegal or prohibited items such as drugs or weapons. To add credibility, they may conduct video calls, posing as fake police officers.

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