Alert: New Scam Targets Property Owners as Criminals Impersonate CISF Personnel

Nov 05, 2025 09:14 pm CST

A sophisticated new scam has emerged across India where fraudsters pose as Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to deceive property owners and online buyers. Using fake ID cards and uniforms, these criminals target rental property listings and online marketplaces, obtaining victims' banking details under false pretenses. The CISF has issued warnings urging the public to verify identities and avoid making transactions without in-person verification.