Police Crack Down on Task-Based Earnings Work-From-Home Cyber Fraud, 100 Bank Accounts Traced
Recent Breakthrough in Work-From-Home Cyber Scam
A recent breakthrough in a work-from-home cyber scam has led to the arrest of a suspect in Gujarat, India, who allegedly cheated victims out of ₹7.91 lakh (approximately $10,500 USD) by promising unusually high returns on task-based online work.
The Scam
The scam, which was uncovered by the Dantewada Police, involved the suspect posing as a representative of a company offering work-from-home opportunities through social media and messaging platforms.
The victims were initially contacted between March and June 2025 and were promised that small online tasks would yield double the invested amount.
To gain their trust, the suspect made small payments after assigning minor tasks. However, once the victims invested larger sums, the suspect disappeared and blocked all communication.
The Investigation
A joint investigation by the cyber cell and local police revealed that the suspect used multiple bank accounts to layer the funds and complicate the transaction trail, making it difficult for victims to track the money.
The police were able to map the financial trail by analyzing transactions across the bank accounts, examining mobile number locations, and using cyber forensic tools.
The suspect’s digital devices were seized and are being sent for further forensic analysis to identify additional victims, associates, and financial beneficiaries.
Warning to the Public
Cybercrime analysts have noted a sharp rise in task-based earning and part-time job scams, particularly on social media and messaging platforms.
These scams often involve making small initial payments to create legitimacy before inducing victims to invest larger amounts.
In some cases, fake dashboards and company names are used to simulate real work environments.
The police have urged citizens to exercise caution when responding to online job offers that promise unusually high or quick returns.
They advise against transferring money for tasks, investments, or “activation fees” without verifying the authenticity of the company through official channels.
The public has also been warned against clicking on unknown links or sharing one-time passwords, bank details, or identity documents with unverified individuals.
Reporting Cyber Fraud
Authorities emphasize that early reporting significantly improves the chances of freezing fraudulent transactions.
Victims of cyber fraud are advised to immediately contact the national cybercrime helpline or file a complaint on the cybercrime portal and inform the nearest police station.
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