Fake traffic fines issued via VoIP calls.
Victims receive calls from spoofed numbers of police stations.
Threatened with license suspension or legal action unless they pay a fine.

Traffic Police Impersonation Scam in Bengaluru (2024)

Details:

• Fraudsters used VoIP technology to spoof official phone numbers of senior traffic police officers in Bengaluru.
• They called citizens, accused them of traffic violations or involvement in hit-and-run cases, and threatened arrest.
• Victims were coerced into paying fines or bribes to avoid legal action.
• The Bengaluru police issued warnings, emphasizing that legitimate traffic violation notices are only sent via mail, formal notices, or their official website.