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A retired Income Tax officer lost Rs 51 lakh after cyber fraudsters posed as senior police officials and trapped him in a fake “digital arrest” over a bogus money-laundering case.

Retired Income Tax Officer Loses Rs 51 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud

Due to fear and anxiety, the doctor broke his fixed deposit of Rs 34 lakh and sent the money to the fraudsters' accounts.

CA Among 4 Held for Cheating Retired Doctor of Rs 34 Lakh in "Digital Arrest" Scam

The Finance Ministry warns taxpayers about fraudsters posing as GST officers and advises verifying the officer's identity before allowing any inspection.

Finance Ministry Issues Trade Notice Warning Taxpayers About Fake GST Officers

During the investigation, the STF found that fraudsters had established that more than 100 fake firms were created using fake documents.

UP STF Busts Major GST Scam; Delhi Man Arrested After Months on the Run

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A Fake ZIP file named "November Statement.zip" was sent on WhatsApp, which claimed to be a reconciliation statement.

Fraudsters Sending Fake Messages and Threatening Emails to Chartered Accountants

The caller said that he did not get any response to the email from Shah; therefore, he was sending a ZIP file through WhatsApp instead, saying it had more information.

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Retired Income Tax Officer Loses Rs 51 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud

CA Among 4 Held for Cheating Retired Doctor of Rs 34 Lakh in "Digital Arrest" Scam

Finance Ministry Issues Trade Notice Warning Taxpayers About Fake GST Officers

UP STF Busts Major GST Scam; Delhi Man Arrested After Months on the Run

Fraudsters Sending Fake Messages and Threatening Emails to Chartered Accountants

Scam Alert: Fraudsters Pretending to be Income Tax Officers Targeting Chartered Accountants