Did You Get a Traffic Fine? #Bengaluru Police Warn It Could Be Fake – Here’s How You Can Check It https://t.co/SY4uU4PSwJ
#BengaluruTraffic Police alert about fraudsters claiming to be cops and extorting money. Details 👇 https://t.co/lckykVs6h6
#Karnataka man loses ₹1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials: Report https://t.co/LjM7ZcUBGG
Authorities in India are warning citizens about a surge in financial fraud involving scammers posing as officials from various government agencies, including the CBI, GST, and TRAI. Acting on instructions from China, the fraudsters threaten victims with imprisonment over the phone to extort money. A Karnataka man recently lost ₹1.7 crore to such scammers. Additionally, there have been reports of scammers posing as traffic police, demanding fake fines and sharing malicious links. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued alerts to caution the public against these fraudulent activities and advised verifying any suspicious claims through official channels. An email scam related to traffic tickets has also been reported. For verification, citizens can contact 080-22868550.
