Scammers are posing as officers from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to cheat people. A 29-year-old man in Bengaluru recently lost ₹14.57 lakh after they falsely accused him of money laundering. The scammers used fear and even fake video calls to force him to send money for “verification.”
How to Protect Yourself:
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Don’t trust calls from unknown people claiming to be government officers.
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Never send money because of threats about arrest or legal trouble.
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Always check the identity of the caller using official sources.
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Report any suspicious calls to your local cybercrime police.
Stay safe and protect your money from these scams!
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