With the holy month of Ramzan approaching, city cybercrime police have cautioned citizens against online fraudsters who become more active during the festive season, targeting people through fake donation links, online shopping scams, fraudulent messages and digital payment frauds.
V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create
fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money for orphan children, mosque construction, medical emergencies, Gaza or disaster relief, and Ramzan food distribution.
He urged citizens to donate only to verified organisations, check official websites and contact details before sending money.