Through mobile phones, fraudulent activities and cybercrime have becomemore prevalent, with fraudsters employing artificial intelligence and newtechnology. They use specially crafted software to mimic the voices ofhousehold members and then engage in blackmail by sending messages tocitizens.
According to reports, even security personnel have been involved in fraudincidents, and artificial intelligence has made it easier for impostors.Using software based on artificial intelligence, criminals have deceivedcitizens and created new methods of cybercrime. The police have advisedusers to keep their ears and eyes open.
Criminals first record the voice of someone close to their victim usingsoftware, and then they use that voice to make deceptive or threateningcalls, demanding money.
Many citizens have fallen victim to this method. Using technology,fraudsters are also obtaining information and stealing money from consumersthrough calls and messages to bank helplines.
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According to the police, criminals are using fake SIM cards for fraud. Therate of reporting fraud incidents to the police has also increased.
The police have started working on strengthening the department responsiblefor resolving complaints related to fraud by PTAs. In addition toaccelerating public awareness campaigns in this regard, it has been decidedto enhance cooperation with the FIA.