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Written by Lakshmi Menon
Everybody is already aware of different online scams, and who is stupid enough to fall for such scams, right?
Let me tell you scammers have evolved, and they are so convincing in their stories that you are forced to fall into their trap. Sophisticated digital payment scams are not limited to vulnerable or uneducated people. They’re increasingly affecting tech-savvy young Indians and even celebrities and influencers. According to Visa’s Language of Fraud report, younger generations are the most vulnerable to these scams. Well, we are here to give you all the information regarding this.
Digital Arrests
One of the youngest members of the online scam family is the most dangerous and destructive. In digital arrest scams, the scammers will pose as online as law enforcement officials, tell people they are being arrested on cooked-up charges, and get them to temporarily transfer large amounts of money, ostensibly to validate their accounts.
The recent incident happened when popular Indian Influencer Ankush Bahugana fell victim to the same kind of scam and was held hostage for 40 hours. In the digital arrest scam, cyber criminals use deception and fear tactics to control a victim’s digital communication and online movement. The goal is typically to extract the victim’s money, sensitive information, or other valuable data. These criminals may manipulate victims by making them feel trapped in a digital situation, often using threats or false claims to coerce them into complying with their demands.
The Mode of Operandi
The scammer usually begins with an unsolicited call or message from an unknown number, claiming from a seemingly legitimate institution. They often pose as law enforcement, customs, or another authoritative body, then followed by a deceptive story. The scammer informs the victim that their name has been involved in a serious crime, such as money laundering, drug trafficking, or the illegal shipment of goods. They might say the victim’s personal information such as the Aadhar number or address was found in connection with a package with illegal items. To make the victim more susceptible, the scammer may use alarming language and threats- To read the full article click the link
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