Job Scam Takedown: Two Cybercriminals Nabbed in Fake Call Center Bust

VARANASI:  Two notorious cybercriminals, including the mastermind behind a multi-state job fraud ring, have been arrested by Varanasi’s Cyber Crime Police . The scam, which preyed on unsuspecting job seekers, involved posing as legitimate call centers and siphoning off lakhs of rupees through fabricated fees and charges.

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Modus Operandi:

• Targeted recruitment: Cybercriminals scraped data from job boards like Naukri.com and Monster India, identifying desperate job seekers.
• Fake facade: They created fake call centers disguised as private limited companies and approached victims under the guise of job consultancy firms.
• Lure of the job: Victims were lured with promising job offers and tricked into filling forms that captured their personal and financial information.
• Fee trap: Under the pretext of registration, appointment, verification, and insurance fees, the criminals extorted significant sums of money from their unsuspecting targets.

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The Downfall:

Shreyans Kumar Mishra, a resident of Jaunpur, became a victim of this nefarious scheme and lost about Rs. 11 lakh. Promptly, he filed a complaint at the Varanasi Cyber Crime Police Station, leading to an investigation that unraveled the entire operation.

Crackdown and Recovery:

Through meticulous electronic surveillance and modern technological tools, the Cyber Crime Police team, led by Inspector Vijay Narayan Mishra, successfully tracked down and arrested the two key suspects:

• Rohit Kumar, a graduate with a computer degree, residing in South Delhi.
• Atit Kumar, also a graduate with a computer degree, hailing from South Delhi.

The arrests took place in Block E, Kalkaji, South West Delhi, and resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of evidence, including mobile phones, computers and laptops, bank passbooks and chequebooks, debit cards and SIM cards

Unmasking the Mastermind:

Interrogation revealed that the arrested individuals were former telecallers in legitimate call centers and employment agencies. This insider knowledge allowed them to create a convincing facade and exploit vulnerabilities in the job search process.

Combating Cybercrime:

This case highlights the growing threat of cybercrime in the realm of online job searches. Individuals seeking employment are advised to exercise caution and be wary of unsolicited offers and excessive fee demands. Verifying the legitimacy of employers and exercising prudence before sharing personal and financial information are crucial steps in protecting oneself from such scams.

Further Investigations:

The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are aiming to apprehend other members of the criminal network. This successful operation serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and collaboration in combating cybercrime and safeguarding the online community.

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