Noida Fake Call Center Busted: 76 Boys and Girls Arrested for Duping Americans
In a major crackdown, Noida Police have busted a fake call center that was running under the name "Insta Solution" in Sector-63, E Block. The police arrested 76 people including 9 women who are accused of duping more than 1,500 American citizens. The gang used loan processes, tech support services, and phishing scams to defraud people.
How the Scam Worked
The hackers targeted Americans by sending loan or technical support scams and links. They called the victims using Skype and transmitted bugs to the computers of the victims, which later caused them to malfunction. Victims were told to call a number that was displayed to them, where they would be asked for payments from $99 to $500 for the resolution of the problems. The payments were made through Bitcoin, gift cards, or wire transfers through hawala.
विदेशी लोगों से ठगी करने वाले कॉल सेंटर का@noidapolice ने किया खुलासा,9 महिला सहित 76 आरोपियों को किया गिरफ्तार कब्जे से 58 लैपटॉप 24 मोबाइल फोन बरामद,पकड़े गए आरोपी सेक्टर 63 के A ब्लॉक में इंस्टा सॉल्यूशन के नाम से फर्जी कॉल सेंटर खोलकर कर रहे थे ठगी,@Uppolice @DCPCentralNoida pic.twitter.com/UX2OabqeXj
— shiv tyagi (@1shivtyagi) December 13, 2024
Key Accusations and Seizures
Police confiscated a large amount of electronic equipment, such as laptops, headphones, and American bank fake checks. The masterminds, namely Saurabh Rajput, Kurunal Ray, Sajid Ali, and Sadiq Thakur, had earlier been imprisoned in Gujarat for the same crime.
Fake Microsoft Officials
They impersonated Microsoft, gave phony solutions, and extorted money from clients for nonexistent services. In addition, they would access data on websites, pretend to want to advance someone's loan, and require $100 to $500 to finalize the advancement. They even used voice notes to threaten to steal one's accounts or created non-existent parcel issues to swindle people.
Investigations Continue
The Noida police, in association with SWAT and CRT teams, are analyzing the electronic data seized. This operation is a testament to the sophisticated nature of cybercrime and the need for cross-border cooperation to counter such scams.
