impersonation scam
Government Official in Andhra Pradesh Loses Rs 2 Lakh in ACB Impersonation Cyber Scam
Nov 14, 2025 12:01 am CST
A government official in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh was defrauded of Rs 2 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Anti-Corruption Bureau officials. The fraudsters threatened an imminent raid on his office, compelling him to transfer money before he realized the deception and filed a police complaint.
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.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.