Saturday, October 29, 2022

Cyber Crime | Invisible Faces

 Cyber Crime : Invisible Faces

CYBER CRIME BRANCH Investigating crimes is a very demanding and persistent task and it is done by our cyber department with expertise. 

But the nature of these crimes is so serious that 'a man can rise from life' and hence there is no alternative without public awareness.

 


Some examples of cybercrime

(01) Casting Fraud: 

In this type, contracts are made in the name of big production houses, 'Let your daughter work in a picture' and then lakhs of money are extracted in the name of photo shoots, cost of dresses etc. All these things happen online and the accused never comes in front of you.

 


(02) KYC Fraud :

It comes with a link in SMS. Bank's KYC is said to be updated. After clicking on the link, a duplicate website opens and takes all your bank details and then the money disappears from your account. It is therefore necessary to do bank transactions on the official website or at the actual bank.

 


(03) Amazon Fraud:

You get a phone call, a letter is also sent saying "Amazon has won a prize" in a lottery like 'Diwali Dhamaka' 'New Year Dhamaka'. Who doesn't want a free 10 lakh car, then we go online to the site they provide. And that's where it falls.

 


(04) OLX Fraud :

In this, crimes can be committed both in terms of 'goods you buy' or 'goods you sell' online on OLX.

Most of the times the person contacting you will identify himself as being in the military, so you can trust that he is not cheating. Similarly, fake military identity cards are also given. We pay by sharing bank details, but the item does not arrive. Apologizing that 'something must have gone wrong', the other accused sends the QR code. We scan it and more of our money disappears. If you want to sell the item, call the front and make an offer. 'For account confirmation I first Rs. He sends a QR code saying 'Sending 1'. We scan and indeed Rs. After 1 deposit, we are sure we scan the second code he sent and more money disappears from our account. So don't use QR code in such transactions and do the transaction in person if possible.

 


(05) New Year Fraud:

The end of the year is approaching. In such a case, in the name of famous restaurants on Facebook, such kind of discount ads like 'Eka Thali Vor Ek Free' keep coming on your page. Clicking on that link takes you to a fake Facebook page, where you fill a form and give your bank details. You get a message saying 'Your Thali is ready, share your bank OTP'. You share it and..boom! Your account money disappeared! People have lost even Rs 50-60 lakhs in the sound of a free thali.

 


(06) Google Edit Fraud:

In this you are called by editing (changing) the 'customer care number' of banks, wine shops, pizza companies. It takes your personal information, account information and asks for the bank's OTP. You also pay for the purchase of wine or pizza, but there is no delivery. So always check the customer care numbers by visiting the official site and then do the transaction.

 


(07) Screen Share Fraud :

People who do not have technical knowledge about mobiles or computers, especially elderly people or women, are cheated. By saying 'I help you do the transaction you want', the other person takes control of your computer or mobile by downloading an app called 'Screen Share' from you. And then there's no telling how and how much she can misuse your personal information!

 


(08) Insurance Fraud:

An example of this is this incident in the Corona era. A gentleman who retired four or five years ago, was offered a good retirement package in the mail. He also paid regularly for three years. Even though they received instructions to pay in different accounts, they did not get suspicious. A characteristic of these cybercrime perpetrators is that they have tremendous command over 'reading and language'. Unfortunately, this gentleman passed away during Corona. After the wife demanded the insurance amount, this criminal gang disappeared from the online platform after extorting more money from her under the guise of policy closure. Take the policy from your trusted insurance agent or company itself, don't rely on online calls.

 


(09) Custom Gift Fraud :

It is the women who are the most deceived, especially the unmarried, single women. From their social media posts, it is assumed that they are lonely and cast a net of online friendship. After some friendship it is said 'I am sending you a gift from abroad'. The woman says 'no-no' but pleases. Then she gets a call in the name of 'Customs Department'. Several lakhs are demanded on the matter of 'paying customs duty'. A friend abroad says, 'I have sent the gift. Tu duty online bhar I am coming to India.' These are mostly foreign gangs. As all these types of transactions are done outside the family, the woman is also cheated and she does not even report to the police.

 


(10) Matrimonial Fraud:

Matrimonial site caters to older single women. Unexpectedly, a handsome woman from a foreign land makes a beeline. Then personal chat starts on mail or phone. The 'love scripts' of these criminals are ready. This person says, 'My late uncle has transferred his property in my name, I am sending the money in your name by cheque'. The woman gets a call from customs before she can get enough of it

"Your check has arrived, give me a certificate that it's not terrorist funding, tell me where this money came from!" Therefore, money is extorted from the woman by scaring her.

 


(11) K.B.C. Fraud:

You get messages like 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' lottery, call this number. The tempted person calls, gives bank details, is told that GST will have to be paid. Then the OTP is shared and the person's account is emptied in the process.

 


(12) Purchase Fraud:

Fake websites are made showing sarees, jewelry, bags at very low prices. Women pay there but the goods do not come home.

 


13) Loan Fraud:

It uses the names of big finance companies. Par Hon. The church also advertises loans from the 'Prime Minister's Loan Fund' by creating a website using the Prime Minister's photo. A percentage of the loan amount is already taken from you and the congregation disappears.

 


(14) Sextortion :

Your social media activity is monitored. On sites like porn, you get 'live sexual video calls', 'chats' if your movement is detected. It uses 'deep fake technology'. If you respond, your live video is also recorded. A session of threats and blackmail ensues and lakhs of rupees are extorted. The same videos are given to other gangs who call you in the name of 'Police'/ 'CBI' and extort money back.

 


(15) Fake Facebook Profile:

Another profile is created by taking the information from your own Facebook profile and demands money from your friends.

 

(16)

There is a big chain that morphs photos and videos of girls on social media and put them on porn sites. Many unaware girls have attempted suicide out of fear in such situations. The solution is to keep your account private and not allow strangers to access the account.

 


(17) Minor Girls Fraud:

This is a terrible type. Underage girls sometimes open accounts on Instagram pretending to be over 18 years old without the knowledge of their parents. These girls are spied on and sent a friend request in the name of a girl. After friendship, 'I have breast enlargement medicine. But for that, you have to see your size first', she demands a nude video. He gave it and then the blackmailing started. A frightened girl takes control of her account and contacts other similar little girls in her friend list with this girl's name and takes similar videos. Police recently found more than 700 nude videos of unsuspecting girls with one such criminal.

All this is very shocking and numbing. In all these cases, it is necessary for parents and victims to come forward and file complaints with the police without fear.

Our security is in our own hands, so let's take every step we take in this 'Cyber Age' and be vigilant.

 

Be Aware, Be Cyber Smart & Stay Safe...

Friday, October 21, 2022

Chennai Visit snapshots Oct. 2022

Attained launch of the National Network of Women Focused CSOs and Regional Workshop on Women Entrepreneurship Promotion for Climate Change Resilience through CSOs, during 17th October, 2022 at Taj Wellington Mews, Chennai.


Satish Shende Satara





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