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montgomery.crimewatchpa.com
· 2025-12-08
The Upper Merion Township Police Department encouraged residents to use National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8) as an opportunity to educate themselves on fraud prevention. The department recommended consulting the Social Security Administration's website for resources including social media toolkits and fraud prevention tips to reduce scam victimization risk.
bctv.org
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list of common tax scams to warn taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about prevalent fraud schemes that peak during filing season but occur year-round. The list highlights 12 pervasive threats including email phishing scams, text message scams (smishing), and misleading social media tax advice, which can lead to identity theft, unauthorized tax credit claims, and financial loss. The IRS has maintained this educational awareness campaign since 2002 and works with state agencies, tax software companies, and financial institutions to protect taxpayers from evolving scams and refund fraud.
mauinow.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS's 2025 Dirty Dozen list warns taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about 12 prevalent tax scams including phishing emails, fraudulent social media tax advice, fake IRS account setup services, and false claims for tax credits (fuel, sick leave, self-employment). Scammers also target victims through misleading charity solicitations, bogus tax preparation services, and spear-phishing attacks on tax professionals, with schemes often designed to inflate refunds or exploit disaster relief periods. Taxpayers should verify information only through official IRS channels (IRS.gov) and licensed tax professionals with valid credentials, and immediately delete unsolicited IRS communications.
bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly couple lost Rs 1.3 crore (approximately $155,000 USD) over six months in a "digital arrest" scam that began in August 2024 when fraudsters impersonating officials from mobile service providers, TRAI, cybercrime, and police departments convinced the victim she faced arrest for money laundering and other crimes. The scammers manipulated her into liquidating savings, breaking fixed deposits, and pledging gold and mutual funds through repeated threats and false claims delivered via phone, video calls, Skype, and WhatsApp, with the fraud only discovered when contact abruptly ceased. The victim experienced severe mental distress and health issues; a police
pattayamail.com
· 2025-12-08
Thailand, Myanmar, and China held high-level talks in Bangkok on February 28 to strengthen cooperation against telecommunications fraud and online scams through enhanced law enforcement coordination and intelligence sharing. The three nations agreed to expand their collaborative framework to dismantle cross-border criminal syndicates that exploit enforcement gaps across multiple countries. The meeting also addressed the orderly repatriation of Chinese nationals from Myanmar, with all parties committing to systematic approaches that comply with national laws and international standards.
local3news.com
· 2025-12-08
While older adults are commonly perceived as primary scam victims, data shows that people in their 20s and 30s fall for scams at more than twice the rate of those over 60, though seniors who do lose money typically lose significantly larger amounts. Younger people are frequently targeted by shopping, romance, employment, and identity theft scams, while older adults are more susceptible to tech support and gift card scams. Despite accounting for only some of the overall scam losses, people over 60 lost approximately $61 billion to fraud last year, highlighting that all age groups face risk and require vigilance.
wandtv.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams to warn taxpayers during filing season, which peaks during tax time. The scams include phishing and smishing (text) emails impersonating the IRS, fake charities, fraudulent tax credits (fuel tax, sick leave, non-existent self-employment credits), misleading offers in compromise, unethical tax preparers, and social media misinformation about tax eligibility. Taxpayers are advised to remember that the IRS only communicates by mail, to verify information from official sources, and to be cautious when using third-party tax preparers.
newsweek.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 "Dirty Dozen" annual warning list identifying twelve common tax scams, including phishing/smishing attacks impersonating the IRS, misleading tax advice on social media, fake charity donations, ghost tax preparers, and schemes involving false fuel tax credits and inflated withholding claims. The IRS urges taxpayers to verify information through official channels, avoid unsolicited communications, use registered tax professionals, and report suspected fraud to protect against identity theft, financial losses, and legal penalties during tax season.
nbcphiladelphia.com
· 2025-12-08
Thousands of people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have been targeted by a "smishing" scam impersonating toll authorities, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission receiving 8,000 inquiries about fraudulent text messages in just the first two months of 2025. The scam texts falsely claim unpaid toll bills and demand immediate payment within 12 hours to avoid fees, targeting random individuals including those who don't even have driver's licenses or have never driven on toll roads. Officials advise recipients to recognize red flags—unsolicited texts, pressure tactics, and claims unrelated to their actual travel history—and note that legitimate toll authorities only contact customers via mail or online account
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers exploit digital payment apps like Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal to steal money from users, with customers at three banks losing over $870 million to Zelle scams since 2017. Common schemes include cash flipping, phishing, fake item sales, fake tickets, software glitches, and security deposit scams, all leveraging the difficulty of reversing digital payments once sent. Users should verify requests through official app channels, never pay sight unseen, and manually update apps through legitimate app stores rather than clicking suspicious links.
moneywise.com
· 2025-12-08
A 68-year-old Houston woman, Mildred Bedar, lost $2,900 in promised wages after being hired by a fraudulent company claiming to offer work-from-home shipment inspection and repackaging for Amazon. The scam involved a "reshipping scheme" where illegally acquired products are laundered through multiple shipping steps, and the company disappeared before paying her, leaving her at risk of homelessness. The article outlines red flags to avoid work-from-home scams, including unrealistic pay, upfront fees, lack of legitimate online presence, and no formal interview process.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A 68-year-old Houston woman lost $2,900 in promised wages after working for months for a fraudulent company that disappeared before payday, leaving her at risk of homelessness. The scam involved a fake Amazon shipping inspection job that was actually a "reshipping scheme" used to launder illegally acquired products through multiple shipping steps. The article advises avoiding work-from-home job scams by watching for red flags such as upfront payment requests, suspiciously high pay, lack of legitimate online presence, no phone/video interviews, and negative online reviews.
abc.net.au
· 2025-12-08
**Human Trafficking and Cyber Scams:** Vulnerable individuals from Vietnam and other regions are being trafficked to Myanmar and forced to operate cryptocurrency and romance scams that have cost Australians over $1 billion in investment losses and $190 million in romance scams over five years. Victims like Duong are deceived with false job offers, enslaved in remote compounds, subjected to physical abuse and starvation, and forced to create fake online profiles to defraud unsuspecting targets globally, with families often required to pay ransoms of $5,000-$10,000 to secure their release—amounts prohibitively expensive in countries where average monthly salaries are
waka.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
While younger people (ages 20-30) fall for scams at more than twice the rate of those over 60, older adults lose significantly larger amounts of money when victimized, accounting for approximately $61 billion of the $158 billion in total consumer fraud losses last year. Scammers employ age-specific tactics, targeting seniors with computer support and gift card scams while using shopping, romance, employment, and sextortion schemes against younger demographics. The key finding challenges the common misconception that older adults are the primary scam victims, revealing instead that vulnerability varies by age group in terms of both frequency and financial impact.
wccbcharlotte.com
· 2025-12-08
While younger people in their 20s and 30s fall for scams at more than twice the rate of those over 60, older adults lose significantly more money when victimized—the FTC estimates seniors lost $61 billion to fraud last year compared to $158 billion total across all ages. Scammers tailor tactics by age group, targeting seniors with tech support and gift card scams while exploiting millennials through romance, shopping, and employment fraud. The key takeaway is that vulnerability to scams is not age-specific; rather, financial impact differs substantially based on available resources.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Michael P. Garcia, 36, of Miami was arrested in Florida and indicted on conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for his role in a scam that defrauded at least four victims of over $550,000. Garcia allegedly recruited couriers to collect cash, gold bars, and other valuables from victims after conspirators falsely claimed to represent financial institutions and told victims their accounts had been compromised. Specific victims included individuals in Brooklyn and North Carolina, and a 76-year-old Fenton, Missouri resident who lost $20,000 in cryptocurrency and approximately $200,000 in gold bars.
tribtoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Organized scam operations, particularly from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, are increasingly targeting older adults and professionals through sophisticated "pig butchering" schemes that involve months of psychological grooming before stealing victims' money via cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or money transfer apps. Victims—including financial advisers, bank presidents, attorneys, and even FBI agents—lose funds that are rarely recovered, with artificial intelligence making scams more effective and harder to detect. The article recommends older adults protect themselves by verifying all communications, avoiding online dating sites, limiting social media activity, refusing cryptocurrency offers, and consulting trusted contacts before sending any money.
humaneworld.org
· 2025-12-08
Online pet purchase scams deceive consumers into sending money for puppies that never exist, with scammers often claiming shipping delays or customs complications to extract additional payments before disappearing with victims' funds—sometimes hundreds or thousands of dollars. Legitimate online pet sales also pose risks, as many puppies come from overseas puppy mills and arrive sick or diseased, with buyers often unaware of the animals' foreign origins. Experts recommend avoiding online pet purchases entirely and instead meeting breeders in person to see breeding conditions and parent animals before committing to a purchase.
lafayettestudentnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Lafayette College students have been targeted by phishing scams impersonating college officials and offering fraudulent job positions at $700 per week, though most emails are flagged as suspicious and few students report financial losses. College campuses are increasingly vulnerable to phishing attacks due to innovative hacking techniques, AI, and students' frequent email use combined with low cybersecurity awareness. The college addresses the threat through mandatory cybersecurity training for first-year students and recommends that students verify sender information, check for grammar errors, and hover over links before clicking.
cpapracticeadvisor.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS's annual Dirty Dozen campaign educates taxpayers about 12 prevalent tax scams and fraudulent schemes, with email phishing and smishing (text message fraud) being among the top threats. These scams, which peak during tax filing season but occur year-round, aim to steal personal information, financial data, and money through tactics like fake IRS communications, bogus refund promises, and false legal threats. The IRS has been running this awareness effort since 2002 and works with state agencies, tax software companies, and tax professionals to protect taxpayers from identity theft and refund fraud.
abc7news.com
· 2025-12-08
A 57-year-old North Bay woman lost $300,000 to a romance scam after meeting a man named "Harry Burter" on a dating app who posed as a Los Altos resident traveling for work. The scammer used romantic language and fake identification documents to build trust before gradually requesting money for various work-related expenses, exploiting the victim's loneliness following her recent divorce. Experts note that dating app platforms need stronger safety measures and cross-platform information sharing to prevent fraudsters from using the same fake identities across multiple platforms.
kbsi23.com
· 2025-12-08
The Marion Police Department reported a scam targeting seniors that resulted in a $40,000 loss in a single day, wherein victims received a fake McAfee Security pop-up warning of viruses and were instructed to call a number where a scammer impersonated a federal agent claiming their computer and phone were compromised. The victims were then coerced into withdrawing $40,000 from their bank accounts and depositing the funds into Bitcoin kiosks and purchasing gift cards. Marion police advise residents to never provide personal information, money, or computer access to unsolicited contacts, and to verify company authenticity by contacting the company directly using official account information rather than responding to pop-ups
wkyt.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old Kentucky woman lost her entire life savings of $180,000 in a gold coin scam after receiving a phone call from someone impersonating a Social Security Administration employee who claimed she was under fraud investigation. The scammer convinced her to drain her savings, purchase gold coins, and hand them off to a courier in a bank parking lot; after realizing the fraud, the emotional trauma led her to attempt suicide, and she remains hospitalized in critical condition. The FBI confirms a rising trend of government impersonation and precious metals scams targeting seniors, with Kentucky alone reporting 908 elder fraud complaints totaling over $12 million in 2023.
irs.gov
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list of common tax scams on February 27, 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about fraudulent schemes that peak during filing season but occur year-round. The list includes email phishing scams, text message scams (smishing), and misleading tax credit claims that can lead to identity theft and financial loss. The IRS has conducted this annual awareness campaign since 2002, working with state agencies and tax professionals to educate the public about evolving fraud threats.
fox4now.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Punta Gorda police are warning residents about brushing scams, in which fraudsters obtain personal information and send unsolicited packages containing worthless items to create fake reviews and transaction records. A dangerous variant includes QR codes that, when scanned, can direct recipients to malicious websites or compromise personal data on their phones. Police advise residents not to open unexpected packages or scan QR codes, and to report suspicious items to local law enforcement immediately.
fairmontsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
Fairmont Police report that seniors in their community face consistent threats from online scams, with tech support scams and romance/friendship scams being the most common types targeting the local older population. Scammers use various payment methods including gift cards and cryptocurrency to extract money, often directing victims to crypto ATMs or banks, and many cases originate outside the United States making recovery unlikely. Police Sergeant Beletti advises recognizing four warning signs: impersonation of trusted sources, claims of immediate danger or reward, pressure to decide quickly, and requests for specific payment methods.
journalofaccountancy.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list of scams targeting taxpayers and tax professionals, highlighting phishing, smishing, and spear phishing as primary threats designed to steal confidential information and enable identity theft or fraudulent tax filings. The list includes newer scams like "new client" spear phishing attacks impersonating potential clients to compromise preparer systems, as well as recurring threats such as fake charity solicitations, bogus tax credits, and fraudulent tax preparers. Taxpayers and tax professionals are advised to watch for warning signs including poorly constructed emails, alarming text messages, and suspicious communications from entities claiming to be the IRS or legitimate financial organizations.
freep.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS released its 2025 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about fraudulent schemes that proliferate during tax season and can delay legitimate refunds or lead to identity theft. Key scams include misleading tax advice on social media (particularly encouraging fake W-2 forms), fraudsters posing as helpers to create IRS online accounts to steal personal information, and promotion of nonexistent "self-employment tax credits" falsely marketed to gig workers and the self-employed. The IRS warns that victims risk identity theft, unauthorized bank account access, and significant civil and criminal penalties for unknowingly filing fraudulent returns.
americanbar.org
· 2025-12-08
This article is an educational piece for estate planning practitioners on protecting vulnerable clients from elder financial exploitation. The article advises practitioners to first ensure their own cybersecurity and document security measures are adequate, then implement firm-wide policies to recognize and prevent elder exploitation, including staff training to identify "procurement" schemes where beneficiaries control client access and educating aging clients about securing sensitive documents through digitization and secure storage. Key recommendations include developing protocols for suspected exploitation, obtaining trusted contact information, and incorporating security discussions into estate planning conversations to address risks from identity theft, document loss, and abuse.
nbcboston.com
· 2025-12-08
Tax season scams are surging, with phishing attempts via text messages up 77%, as criminals impersonate the IRS to steal personal information and refunds through fake tax avoidance schemes, fraudulent charities, and spearphishing attacks. Experts recommend taxpayers protect themselves by obtaining an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS, avoiding "ghost preparers" who charge percentage-based fees, and verifying all IRS communications directly through IRS.gov rather than responding to unsolicited phone or email contact.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
**Tax Scams and Prevention Strategies**
The IRS reported $9.1 billion in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, with scammers targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season through schemes including inflated refund offers, ghost tax preparers who disappear after payment, and fake charities. Key protective measures include filing early, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, verifying tax preparer credentials through official IRS registries, avoiding unsolicited emails and links, and remaining skeptical of pressure to act quickly, as legitimate tax authorities do not demand immediate payment via phone or text.
euronews.com
· 2025-12-08
As tax filing season approaches, phishing, smishing, and other tax scams are expected to increase, with the US IRS reporting $9.1 billion in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024. Common scams include fake refund offers requesting upfront fees, "ghost" tax preparers who inflate deductions and disappear after payment, and fake tax advisors who steal personal information and refunds. Taxpayers can protect themselves by filing early, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, verifying tax preparer credentials through official IRS directories, and avoiding suspicious emails or pressure to act quickly.
etsn.fm
· 2025-12-08
A surge of fraudulent text messages ("smishing" scams) has targeted Texas toll tag owners, with scammers using publicly available phone numbers to claim unpaid fees and directing recipients to click malicious links. The Texas Department of Transportation and FBI warn that TxDOT will never contact drivers about unpaid toll fees via text message, and recipients should not reply "STOP" to suspicious texts, as this confirms their phone number is active and invites further scam attempts.
news.va.gov
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, romance scams affected 53% of men and 47% of women in online dating environments, with scammers creating fake personas to build trust with victims—often impersonating military personnel or celebrities—before requesting money or personal information. The FTC reported over 64,000 romance scams in 2023 alone, resulting in $1.14 billion in losses. Veterans are advised to verify identities of new online contacts, avoid sharing financial information, be cautious of unsolicited messages and monetary requests, trust their instincts, and report suspicious activity to the FTC or relevant authorities.
manhattanda.org
· 2025-12-08
Alan Burak, 40, was indicted for operating Never Alone Capital, LLC, a fraudulent investment scheme that stole over $4 million from dozens of investors, primarily targeting friends and family in Mexico and Latino community members between April 2018 and May 2023. Burak falsely claimed the firm had been profitable since 2006 with $157 million in assets under management, sent fake account statements showing false growth, guaranteed high returns (up to 50%), and diverted investor funds to his personal use while blocking withdrawal requests. He faces 26 charges including grand larceny in the first degree and securities fraud.
latimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers fraudulently towed vehicles belonging to Eaton fire victims between January 7-10, falsely claiming to be contracted by Altadena officials, then demanded excessive fees to return the cars from undisclosed locations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This incident is part of a broader vehicle hostage scam pattern where tow truck operators target vulnerable drivers at accident scenes, forcing them to pay large sums to retrieve their vehicles. Authorities have charged 16 Southern California residents in a related tow truck scam ring that illegally collected over $200,000 through fraudulent insurance claims and vehicle hostage schemes.
channelnewsasia.com
· 2025-12-08
Singapore reported at least S$1.1 billion in scam losses in 2024, a 70.6% increase from 2023, with one victim losing S$125 million in cryptocurrency through a malware-enabled scam involving fake interview links. E-commerce scams were the most common type, followed by job and phishing scams, with 51,501 total cases reported; however, the police's Anti-Scam Command recovered over S$182 million and averted S$483 million in potential losses through proactive interventions.
kalingatv.com
· 2025-12-08
Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Geetanjali Dash lost Rs 14 lakh to a digital arrest scam in which a fraudster impersonated an Enforcement Directorate official over four days of contact. The scammer claimed she was linked to a Supreme Court case and convinced her to transfer the money to resolve the alleged legal issue. Police have filed an FIR and advised the public to avoid sharing personal information with unknown callers and to report suspicious contact to authorities immediately.
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act to regulate cryptocurrency ATMs, which have been used in scams targeting seniors and other vulnerable adults. The bill would limit new users to $2,000 daily or $10,000 over 14 days, require verbal customer service interaction for transactions over $500, and mandate refunds within 30 days of police reports; this legislation follows reports of at least $114 million in crypto ATM scam losses to the FTC in 2023, including a case where a 67-year-old man lost $7,000 to a jury duty scam.
9news.com
· 2025-12-08
Scam victims are petitioning Congress to change a 2017 tax law that requires them to pay taxes on funds lost to fraud, compounding their financial devastation. Debbie Fox lost $58,000 to a romance scam and faced an additional $7,000 tax bill on withdrawn retirement funds, exemplifying how the law eliminates fraud loss deductions that previously existed. Annual fraud losses have surged from $1.5 billion to $12.5 billion since the tax law change, and advocates argue the approximately $100 million cost to the government should not be recovered from crime victims.
prnewswire.com
· 2025-12-08
As AI-driven scams surge during tax season 2025, taxpayers face three major threats: W-2 phishing scams using AI-generated emails and deepfakes to steal employee tax documents, disaster relief fund scams exploiting tax extensions for disaster victims, and fake Offer in Compromise scams promising debt relief through robocalls and deepfake videos. According to LifeLock research, 56% of individuals have encountered AI-powered tax scams with realistic voices, and the IRS Criminal Investigation unit uncovered over $9.1 billion in tax fraud in 2024, with 81% of scam victims reporting financial losses. Taxpayers are advised to verify
springfieldnewssun.com
· 2025-12-08
CTC cybersecurity instructor Angela Yake and 32 students visited Oakwood Village to provide technology safety training to 15 seniors, helping them identify potential scams and resolve computer issues. The initiative allowed students to apply classroom learning while addressing real-world cybersecurity concerns among elderly residents, with instructor Yake emphasizing the importance of proactive education to help seniors stay safe online before scams occur.
swlexledger.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI is warning of a widespread fraud scheme targeting elderly residents where scammers impersonate cybersecurity representatives, bank officials, and government officers to trick victims into converting their assets into physical gold and surrendering it to couriers. During 2024, 11 South Carolina elderly victims lost approximately $4.2 million to this scam, which typically begins with fake device compromise warnings and involves creating false urgency to move assets out of financial accounts. The FBI advises victims to verify identities independently, avoid using provided contact numbers, and report suspicious activity to the FBI IC3 website, with elder victims able to seek assistance through the DOJ Elder Justice Hotline.
thebridge.in
· 2025-12-08
This article is not about elder fraud or elder abuse and is therefore outside the scope of the Elderus database. The piece discusses age fraud allegations against Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen, where he is accused of misrepresenting his birth year to compete in age-restricted tournaments—a sports eligibility issue unrelated to elder fraud or the exploitation of older adults.
newsweek.com
· 2025-12-08
Drivers are being targeted with fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid toll fees and threatening increased late fees or DMV reports if payment isn't made within 12 hours. The scam directs victims to fake websites that collect personal information and payment card details, with toll fee text scams experiencing a 731 percent increase between December and January. Experts advise ignoring such messages and instead verifying toll balances directly through official state highway websites rather than clicking links in unsolicited texts.
fox9.com
· 2025-12-08
Wisconsin officials report a rising trend of scammers posing as car dealerships online to defraud consumers, using fake websites or social media profiles with stolen images of real vehicles priced below market value. Victims typically wire payment for vehicles that don't exist, after which the scammer ceases contact and the buyer realizes they have been defrauded. The Wisconsin DMV advises consumers to remain vigilant when conducting vehicle transactions with unknown sellers.
newstalk870.am
· 2025-12-08
Social Security scams are increasing in Washington State, with fraudsters impersonating the SSA through phone calls, emails, and text messages to threaten arrest, demand immediate payment, or steal personal information like Social Security numbers and bank details. The SSA never threatens, demands payment, or requests sensitive information via phone or email, so residents should hang up on suspicious calls and verify any claims directly through ssa.gov or the official customer service number. Victims should report incidents to the SSA's Office of the Inspector General and the FTC, monitor their accounts and credit reports, and use the secure "My Social Security account" portal to safely access their information.
mainichi.jp
· 2025-12-08
A man in his 70s in Sapporo, Japan lost 3.7 million yen (approximately $24,400) in a "special fraud" scam in January when three individuals posing as police officers and government officials convinced him he was involved in money laundering and needed to transfer funds to prove his innocence. The scammers used multiple tactics including fake arrest warrants, international phone calls with fabricated explanations, claims of confidential investigations, and persistent demands for daily ATM transfers, exploiting the victim's anxiety and social isolation over 10 days before he realized the deception. The victim, who lost his retirement savings, continues to experience psychological trauma including heart palp
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 52-year-old woman in Mumbai lost Rs15,200 to a fraudulent travel agent she found on Just Dial while attempting to book railway tickets from Kalyan to Prayagraj. The scammer collected an initial Rs800 advance and then Rs14,400 for purported VIP quota tickets, but provided fake booking confirmations and disappeared when contacted. Police are investigating the accused and summoning Just Dial officials to determine if proper verification procedures were followed before the fraudster's contact details were posted on the platform.