Bank & Government Authority Impersonation
- Fraudsters made calls appear from banks or government agencies.
- Created panic by claiming issues with accounts, taxes, or penalties.
- Extracted sensitive financial details under the pretense of solving problems.
Mobile Number Spoofing to Mimic Trusted Sources
Steps of Fraud:
- Fraudsters used caller ID spoofing software to mimic bank/government numbers.
- Called victims, claiming issues like unauthorized transactions or tax problems.
- Created urgency, pressuring victims to act immediately.
- Asked for card details, OTPs, or remote access to devices.
- Victims later noticed unauthorized transactions and reported the fraud.