TRAI impersonation
80-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 1.08 Crore in Elaborate Police Impersonation Scam
Nov 22, 2025 11:46 am CST
An 80-year-old woman in Mumbai's Dadar area lost Rs 1.08 crore to sophisticated fraudsters who posed as TRAI officials and police officers. The scammers used fake official documents and intimidation tactics, claiming her Aadhar was linked to criminal activity. After transferring funds across multiple bank accounts between October 31 and November 7, the victim realized she had been defrauded when the promised reimbursements never materialized. Police have registered a case against unidentified suspects for cheating, impersonation, and cyber fraud.
Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake Law Enforcement Officials
Nov 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A 60-year-old businessman from south Mumbai was virtually held hostage in a 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials kept him on a video call overnight with fake legal threats, ultimately defrauding him of Rs 53 lakh through elaborate impersonation of police and court proceedings.