The Scheme Unveiled
Fraudsters, posing as law enforcement, exploit 's digital identity program, , to deceive citizens into transferring money under the guise of investigation.
Victims, like retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh and 71-year-old , have lost life savings, driven by fear and fabricated threats of legal actions.
The Widespread Impact
Authorities highlight a significant gap between rapid digitalization and public awareness, enabling these scams to thrive.
The psychological and financial toll on victims is profound, with some feeling ruined and others experiencing a sense of a "tunnel" during their ordeal.