With several cases reported from Singapore and India recently, the modus operandi of digital arrest is to make victims believe that they are under the scanner of law enforcement and that they must fully “co-operate with the police” in order to avoid criminal prosecution. As expected, this “co-operation” involves handing over financial control to the scammers, after which the victim is bled dry.
Tag: Cyber Fraud
India secures repatriation of 283 nationals trapped in Myanmar fake job scam
The Indian government has secured repatriation of 283 nationals who were trapped in Myanmar fake job scam
Singapore develops AI-driven hunting tools to stop digital scams and disrupt malicious websites
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin Machine Learning (ML) were harnessed by the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS), jointly developed by GovTech and the Home Team’s science and technology agency HTX.
Nearly 2,000 Indians involved in cyber scam in Myanmar’s Myawaddy: Reports
Nearly 2,000 Indian nationals are currently involved in cyber scam-related activities in Myanmar’s Myawaddy town, a region located close to the border with Thailand. The area is ruled by armed militia groups. The Indian nationals, many of whom were lured by fake job offers, are being forced to carry out online fraud targeting victims across […]
Singapore and India part of global Interpol operation busting human trafficking rackets; 3,200+ rescued, 2,500+ arrested
Authorities around the world conducted police raids, reinforced strategic border points, monitored nearly 24,000 flights and deployed officers to known trafficking and smuggling hotspots. Globally, nearly 8 million checks were carried out against Interpol’s databases.
Indian PM Narendra Modi urges youth to help elderly citizens stay safe from cyber fraud
Narendra Modi speaks on Digital Arrest and cyber fraud during his monthly radio address to nation.
Singapore cyber-crime trend: Fewer phishing e-mails but more AI-sharpened language
AI-enhanced quality in the text of the phishing e-mails increases the risk of targets falling for scams, since these e-mails would not have the usual red flags.
SingCERT warns users against phishing attacks exploiting global CrowdStrike outage
SingCERT released a list of malicious domains identified, associated with the phishing campaign, that impersonate CrowdStrike’s brand.
US Consulate Kolkata partners with NGO Change Initiatives to host workshop to train female students on tackling cyber-threats
U.S. Consulate Kolkata partners with NGO Change Initiatives to host workshop to train female students on tackling cyber-threats
Mumbai: Policeman loses USD 6,013 after falling prey to online fraud, files case
A policeman lost INR 5 lakhs (USD 6,013) after being duped by scammers online. The victim has been identified as Kherwadi Police Inspector Hemant Gurav (51), who lost the money during a fraudulent KYC (know your customer) update. On January 3, Gurav lodged an FIR against two unidentified individuals at the Kherwadi police station. According […]
