Cyber criminals target job seekers with fraudulent schemes in Bengaluru

Bengaluru police have issued a warning to college students and unemployed youth, alerting them to a new tactic being used by cyber criminals to exploit job seekers. The Bengaluru Central Police team has recently uncovered several cases where unsuspecting individuals were lured into fraudulent schemes through popular messaging apps like Telegram.

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According to the police, the modus operandi involves cyber criminals reaching out to job seekers and offering them seemingly legitimate tasks. These tasks often involve the transfer of money between bank accounts. The criminals deposit money into the victim’s account and instruct them to send it to another account, offering a commission as an incentive.

However, the commission paid to the job seekers is often sourced from funds acquired through cyber fraud. By participating in these transactions, the victims unknowingly become part of a money laundering scheme, which can have serious legal repercussions.

The Bengaluru Central Police have successfully cracked down on such operations, arresting several suspects involved in these fraudulent activities. Among those arrested are individuals hailing from Mysuru, believed to be part of a larger network targeting vulnerable job seekers.

Authorities are urging the public, especially college students and unemployed youth, to be cautious when approached with such offers online. They emphasize the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any job-related opportunity before engaging in financial transactions. The police continue to investigate these cases to prevent further victimization.