Key Points
- Scammers are targeting middle-aged and older individuals more often.
- A doctor in Noida lost Rs 60 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
- Common scams include fake TRAI calls, parcel frauds, and false KYC requests.
- Victims should check information and avoid sharing personal details.
- Report scams to helplines or local police.
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In India, scammers are using various methods to cheat people, focusing a lot on middle-aged and elderly victims. Recently, a 40-year-old doctor in Noida lost nearly Rs 60 lakh in a digital arrest scam. She got a call from someone pretending to be a police officer, saying she was involved in illegal activities. Feeling threatened, she sent money to the scammers, thinking she had no other choice.
Types of Scams
Here are some common tricks scammers use:
- TRAI Phone Scam: Scammers claim your phone number is tied to illegal activities and threaten to cut off your service.
- Parcel Stuck at Customs: They demand money for parcels that supposedly contain illegal items.
- Digital Arrest: Fake police threaten you with a digital arrest or interrogation.
- Family Member Arrested: They claim a relative is about to be arrested and ask for money.
- Get Rich Quick Trading: Social media ads promise huge returns on stock investments.
- Easy Tasks for Big Rewards: They offer high payouts for simple tasks but ask for money upfront.
- Credit Card Issued in Your Name: Scammers fake confirmations of large transactions on fake credit cards.
- Mistaken Money Transfer: They claim there was an error in a transaction and demand a refund.
- KYC Expired: They ask for KYC updates through links, which should be done in person.
- Generous Tax Refund: Fraudsters pose as tax officials and ask for your bank details.
How to Stay Safe
To avoid these scams, keep these tips in mind:
- Check information before taking action.
- Don’t click on suspicious links.
- Confirm transactions directly with your bank.
- Report strange calls or numbers.
- Be careful of offers that seem too good to be true.
- Update your KYC in person at the bank.
- Don’t share personal or banking information.
How to Report These Scams
If you get suspicious calls or become a victim of a scam, report it using government helplines or online portals. You can reach the National Consumer Helpline at 1800-11-4000, and visit the Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in. You can also report to your nearest police station to address fraud.
