Fake Police ID Card Used to Commit Cybercrime

Fraudsters are now using edited pictures of identity cards of police officers to threaten people and extort money. The Mumbai police shared the information through Twitter, urging people to come forward and register FIR if they receive such messages or calls.

"It has come to light that someone is using a fake Mumbai Police ID card to commit online fraud. Mumbai Police officers do not use their IDs to prove their identities. If you or someone you know comes across such claims, tweet to us or visit your nearest police station", the tweet read. They also shared a tweet by one of the victims of such a crime. People have received the pictures of identity cards of police officials on Whatsapp as verification by these online scammers.

These fraudsters threaten people with money laundering and drug cases to scare them. They were told that their phone numbers were involved in these illegal activities. One person came forward saying, on receiving such a call, when he said he would visit the nearest police station, the Fraudsters immediately hung up the call.

The Cyber Crime branch of Mumbai deals with such cases and has often cautioned people about them. They have also asked people to verify the identity of people and be cautious of such phone calls. The Cyber Crime unit also has an online portal to report such crimes, apart from visiting the local police station and filing a complaint. The police are urging people to come forward if they have experienced such Cyber fraud calls.