International Number Spoofing for Extortion
- Callers used spoofing software to disguise calls as originating from Dubai and the US.
- Fraudster falsely associated with a criminal gang to threaten victims.
- Targeted businessmen and high-net-worth individuals.
Delhi Man’s Extortion Calls Using Spoofing Software (2023)
Steps of Fraud:
- Fraudster Vikas Sharma obtained target lists of wealthy individuals.
- Used spoofing software to make extortion calls appear as if they were from Dubai/US.
- Claimed to be a gangster demanding protection money.
- Victims, fearing consequences, considered paying.
- Police tracked the call origins and arrested the fraudster.