Cyber Fraudsters Targeting MP Residents for ₹137 Crore, Police Warn on Rising Scams
Cybercrime Surge in Madhya Pradesh:
Residents of Madhya Pradesh have fallen victim to cyber fraudsters, resulting in losses of nearly ₹137 crore in just four months.
Trends in Cybercrime
- Digital Arrest Scams: Impersonators pose as law enforcement officials or cybercrime investigators, coercing victims into transferring money to “verification” or “safe” accounts.
- Fake Online Investment and Share Trading Scams: Scammers promise high returns through cryptocurrency, stock trading, or online investment platforms before blocking withdrawals or demanding additional payments.
- OTP Fraud: Fraudsters obtain banking details or account access by offering customer support, cashback rewards, or urgent account verification services.
- Instant Loan App Scams: Cloned social media profiles impersonate friends or relatives, requesting money transfers from victims.
- Fake Social Media Account Impersonation: Scammers create cloned profiles to solicit money transfers from victims.
According to official data, cyber fraud complaints have increased significantly, with individuals in the state being targeted through sophisticated online tactics, fake investment schemes, and impersonation scams.
The Madhya Pradesh government and authorities have issued warnings about these emerging trends and urge citizens to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited calls, messages, or unverified applications. They advise against sharing OTPs, banking credentials, or personal documents and recommend verifying investment platforms and reporting suspicious transactions immediately through official cybercrime reporting channels.
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