Cyber fraud in India is evolving rapidly, and many people unknowingly become part of these criminal networks. Recent investigations across several states have revealed a growing dependence on “mule accounts”, ordinary bank accounts used to move stolen money during online scams. Fact Crescendo (Factree) analysed recent cybercrime cases to understand how mule accounts work, why […]
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The rise of artificial intelligence has made digital fraud more convincing than ever. A recent cyber fraud case from Bengaluru highlights how scammers are increasingly using deepfake technology and fake investment advertisements to deceive people into transferring money. In this case, an 80-year-old senior advocate from Devanahalli allegedly lost over ₹40,000 after watching a manipulated […]
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Image Credit: Google Gemini Old coins often carry sentimental value, but lately, they’ve also become bait for online fraud. Across India, scammers are running ads on Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp claiming that ordinary coins like a ₹2 cupro-nickel coin could fetch ₹5 lakh or more. For many, it feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn […]
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Image Credit: Google Gemini In recent months, cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting people’s fear of law enforcement to swindle them of their life savings. A recent case in Mumbai illustrates this alarming trend. The Incident: How Fear Became a Tool for Fraud A 75-year-old man from Mumbai was duped of ₹70 lakh in […]
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Image Credits: Created by ChatGPT Why This Matters QR codes have become part of everyday life from paying at a tea stall to scanning tickets at events. They’re fast, convenient, and everywhere. But that’s exactly why scammers love them too. A harmless-looking square can actually be a gateway to fraud. At Fact Crescendo, we’ve been […]
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Image Credits: ChatGPT QR codes are everywhere today from restaurant menus and metro tickets to paying your neighborhood shopkeeper. Scanning a code feels quick and harmless. But did you know that fraudsters are using fake QR codes to steal money and data? At Fact Crescendo, we’ve verified several suspicious QR codes sent in by readers, […]
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Credit: SME Futures Why This Matters:In today’s digital world, finding jobs online has become the norm. But along with genuine opportunities, the internet has also opened the doors for scammers who exploit job seekers. Fake job offers are increasingly circulating on WhatsApp, Telegram, email, social media, and even job portals, luring people with promises of […]
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