Why online scams are on the rise in India DW 11/12/2024
Briefly

"What bothered me most was that I had sent them the money myself. That's how expertly they twist your mind beyond reason. They use your fear against you until you send all your money over."
"What's worrying is that the high rate of complaints is not the full picture. Many don't report it because they aren't aware of procedures, or they're ashamed of getting fooled."
"The crime involves a scamster posing as a law enforcement official who informs an unsuspecting victim that their identity has been used in illegal activities."
"In just the first four months of 2024, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre reported an average of 7,000 cybercrime complaints every day, indicating a growing issue."
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