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patch.com
· 2025-12-08
Middlesex County, New Jersey is hosting a free Senior Fraud Prevention Conference on March 14, 2025, in partnership with the County Prosecutor's Office to educate older adults, caregivers, and service providers about scams targeting seniors. The conference will cover common fraud schemes including online, phone, and door-to-door scams, with expert guidance from law enforcement on protecting personal information and financial security. Registration is required and closes March 10.
kolotv.com
· 2025-12-08
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar presented Senate Bill 76, which would redirect money from successful judgments against financial scammers into a victim compensation fund offering up to $25,000 per victim, with initial funding of $500,000. The bill aims to encourage victims—particularly elderly residents who AARP noted are most vulnerable to these scams—to come forward by reducing shame and stigma, as Nevada ranks third nationally in financial crimes. Aguilar advised victims to verify financial planners' legitimacy through his office and warned that scammers typically build trust before presenting fraudulent investment opportunities.
kolotv.com
· 2025-12-08
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justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Five defendants were convicted in a conspiracy to steal $1.1 million in retirement funds from 25 different 401(k) accounts belonging to elderly retired Florida school district employees between January and March 2022, with insider Vargas, who worked for the retirement fund company, orchestrating fraudulent withdrawal forms faxed to the company. The conspirators face up to 20 years in prison, with four defendants facing a mandatory minimum of two years, and sentencing is scheduled for April 28, 2025.
wbaltv.com
· 2025-12-08
Aurora Phelps, 43, used online dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, Bumble) to target at least four older men in 2021-2022, drugging them with prescription sedatives and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars through bank accounts, credit cards, and stock sales in what FBI officials described as "romance scam on steroids." Three of the victims died, and Phelps—currently in custody in Mexico—faces 21 federal charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and kidnapping resulting in death, with investigators seeking her extradition and urging additional potential victims to come forward.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Two brothers, Zubair and Muzzammil Al Zubair, and Michael Leon Smedley, the chief of staff to the mayor of East Cleveland, were charged in a 32-count superseding indictment with fraud, money laundering, tax fraud, and public corruption spanning from June 2020 through August 2023. The Al Zubair brothers executed multiple schemes including investment fraud, SBA COVID-19 loan fraud, cryptocurrency mining scams, and international arms trafficking fraud while falsely claiming to be a member of the UAE royal family and a legitimate hedge fund manager. Smedley allegedly leveraged his city position to provide official letters, city business
2news.com
· 2025-12-08
43-year-old Aurora Phelps of Las Vegas was charged in a 21-count indictment for running a romance scam targeting older men through online dating services between July 2021 and December 2022, during which she allegedly drugged victims and stole from their bank accounts. Phelps, currently in custody in Mexico, faces charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, and kidnapping, with a potential life sentence if convicted on all counts. The FBI is seeking additional victims and has established resources including a dedicated webpage and the National Elder Fraud Hotline (1-833-372-8311) for those 60 and older who may
indicanews.com
· 2025-12-08
An Indian national, Moinuddin Mohammed, 34, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison in Austin for conspiracy to commit money laundering related to a scheme that defrauded elderly victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold. The defendant played a role in laundering the proceeds from this elder fraud operation.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
A 60-year-old San Luis Obispo man was defrauded of $2,717 by his caregiver, 37-year-old Jessica Hamilton, and her boyfriend Rafael Gonzales, who made unauthorized cash advances, ATM withdrawals, and purchases at entertainment venues between October 2024 and January 2025 using the victim's debit card that he had entrusted to Hamilton for medication payments. Hamilton and Gonzales were arrested on February 8, 2025, with Hamilton facing charges including felony elder abuse, felony embezzlement, felony conspiracy, and felony dissuading a witness after she attempted to persuade the victim
cardrates.com
· 2025-12-08
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that financial scams against older Americans in 2023 resulted in losses as high as $61.5 billion, with individuals over 60 reporting fraud more frequently than any other age group. Tech support fraud, where criminals impersonate legitimate tech employees to gain access to victims' accounts, is the leading fraud type targeting seniors. Huntington Bank launched a Caregiver Banking program in December 2024 that allows older adults and those needing financial assistance to securely share account access with trusted caregivers or family members to help prevent fraud exploitation.
indicanews.com
· 2025-12-08
Akash Kumar Singh, a 48-year-old man from Sacramento, was indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts: four counts of bank fraud and three counts of money laundering. Singh was arrested on February 20, with the indictment unsealed following his arrest and announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.
nbcdfw.com
· 2025-12-08
Immigrants in the United States have been targeted by impostors posing as ICE agents who use phone calls, texts, emails, and in-person visits to threaten victims with arrest and deportation unless they pay hundreds or thousands of dollars in fake fees. According to the Federal Trade Commission, impostor scams resulted in $2.7 billion in losses in 2023. Legitimate ICE agents do not call to warn of imminent arrest, request financial information, or demand money to dismiss investigations.
kob.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warns that romance scams continue to target people seeking relationships online, with scammers building trust to solicit money or banking information from victims. Key prevention measures include never sending money to unknown individuals, moving relationships slowly while asking questions, and immediately ending contact if someone requests financial information. The FBI's Albuquerque office highlighted these concerns as part of broader fraud prevention efforts.
moonstone.co.za
· 2025-12-08
"Pig butchering" is a rapidly growing romance scam that combines fake romantic connections with cryptocurrency fraud schemes, primarily targeting victims on dating platforms and social media. South Africans lost over R125 million to online dating scammers in 2022, with scammers now using AI and deepfake technology to create increasingly convincing fake profiles and lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes. These operations, run by international crime syndicates that often exploit trafficked workers, build long-term emotional trust before pressuring victims to send cryptocurrency, which is then laundered through shell companies and criminal networks.
royalgazette.com
· 2025-12-08
Bermuda police and banking authorities issued a joint warning about romance scams following approximately 15-20 reported cases over the past year. Scammers build fake romantic relationships online before requesting money for travel costs, emergencies, or other fabricated needs, with some victims losing thousands of dollars; additional extortion variants involve demanding money in exchange for not sharing intimate photos. Authorities advise potential victims to watch for warning signs including rapid relationship progression, requests for wire transfers or cryptocurrency, inconsistencies in profiles, and claims of being stranded overseas.
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
A speaker will present "Break Your Bank, Break Your Heart: Avoiding Romance Scams" at the La Canada Community Center on February 28, 2025, addressing the growing threat of romance scams targeting seniors. The presentation will cover the warning signs of romance scams, how to avoid them, recovery strategies, common victim characteristics, and ways to strengthen emotional resilience against these emotionally and financially devastating schemes.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
Thirty New York organizations, including AARP, have signed a letter supporting Governor Hochul's proposal to allow banks to place holds on transactions suspected of involving elder financial exploitation. According to FBI data, elder fraud complaints increased 14% nationally in 2023 with associated losses up 11%, and New York ranks among the top five states for elder fraud complaints and monetary losses. An AARP survey found 88% of New Yorkers age 45 and older support the proposed measure to protect vulnerable seniors from scammers using sophisticated methods to target older adults.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
An Indian national, Moinuddin Mohammed, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for his role as a courier in an international money laundering conspiracy that defrauded elderly victims of nearly $6 million. The scheme involved fraudsters impersonating U.S. government officials to convince victims to surrender cash, gold, and savings; identified victims lost between $151,500 and $470,000 each, with 21 total victims nationwide. Mohammed was ordered to pay approximately $960,000 in restitution and forfeit an additional $36,000 in seized assets.
wtov9.com
· 2025-12-08
A Texas man, Rockey Kuykendall, was arrested and extradited to West Virginia for defrauding an elderly Marshall County woman of approximately $53,000 through a prize-winning scam, in which he posed as a local representative claiming to deliver a cash prize and vehicle. The victim's alert family member reported the scheme, enabling detectives to trace checks and identify the suspect, with assistance from Texas National Bank and Marshall Police. Authorities indicate the investigation is ongoing and warn of increasing elder fraud cases, urging victims and their families to report suspected scams immediately.
keyt.com
· 2025-12-08
Craig Case, owner of Case Security and a TV show host, faces felony charges including elderly fraud and conspiracy for allegedly stealing $690,000 from the estate of elderly Montecito resident Constance McCormick Fearing between 2018-2021 through fraudulent loans obtained via Nancy Coglizer, who held power of attorney and has pleaded guilty to her role. The scheme involved small checks (typically $5,000) designed to avoid bank scrutiny, and Case's trial is nearing completion with jury instructions scheduled for Friday and closing arguments Monday morning.
kxlh.com
· 2025-12-08
Susan Skinner, property manager for Pheasant Glen Residences (a low-income housing facility in Montana), was sentenced to 10 years in detention for embezzling $71,000 from over 16 vulnerable tenants by pocketing their rent payments and fraudulently applying for emergency rental assistance benefits without their consent. Skinner pleaded guilty to one felony count of theft by embezzlement and one count of elder exploitation; she was ordered to pay full restitution of $71,000 and paid $40,000 immediately upon sentencing.
ktvh.com
· 2025-12-08
Susan Halls Skinner, a former property manager at Pheasant Glen Residences (a low-income senior housing facility in Helena, Montana), was sentenced to 10 years in detention for embezzling $71,000 from more than 16 vulnerable tenants and exploiting elders by applying for emergency rental assistance benefits without their consent. Skinner had systematically taken cash rent payments without crediting tenant accounts while managing the property for the Rocky Mountain Development Council; she pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft by embezzlement and one count of elder exploitation, and was ordered to pay $71,000 in restitution.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A former Capital High cheer coach was sentenced for fraud and elder exploitation. The case involved financial crimes targeting vulnerable elderly individuals through her position of trust. The specific details regarding amounts stolen, victims affected, and sentencing terms were not included in the provided article excerpt.
ukiahdailyjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly woman lost money to a romance scam in which an online suitor fabricated emergencies (car accident, medical bills) to request loans totaling over $1,000. The executive director of the Ukiah Senior Center describes this as part of a widespread trend of financial fraud targeting seniors, including romance scams, impersonation schemes (government officials, grandchildren), and lottery scams. The article advises victims to verify requests before sending money, watch for red flags in online relationships, and report suspected fraud to law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission without shame.
ingstadmedia.com
· 2025-12-08
Two men were arrested in Olivia on suspicion of operating a phone and computer scam in which victims were convinced their computers were compromised and instructed to hand cash to couriers. The victim lost money on February 11 and was contacted again for an additional $40,000 before police intercepted the courier and made arrests; one suspect also has an ICE immigration hold.
ft.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, a UK sustainability consultancy lost £324,634 to an authorized push payment (APP) fraud scam where criminals impersonated a client's email to trick an employee into transferring funds; the victim spent 11 months and £100,000 in legal fees attempting recovery and ultimately declared the company insolvent. While new UK regulations implemented in October 2024 now mandate reimbursement up to £85,000 for APP fraud victims, fraud experts and affected individuals report the system remains broken due to police inaction, regulatory gaps, and inconsistent bank treatment of claims. APP fraud accounted for 40 percent of all fraud losses in the UK in 2
midmichigannow.com
· 2025-12-08
A federal grand jury indicted two people from Jamaica—Monique Clarke, 28, and Jon-Michael Hudson, 33—for operating a lottery scam conspiracy that defrauded at least 51 elderly victims of more than $6.6 million between October 2020 and January 2021. The scheme involved calling victims claiming they'd won lottery prizes, then demanding upfront payments for taxes and fees, with money mules depositing victim checks into accounts and funneling cash to the defendants; Clarke alone received over $500,000 and used part of it to purchase a Mercedes-Benz in Jamaica. Both defendants face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, and authorities
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
A 65-year-old Fort Myers woman was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud involving a 19-year scheme to fraudulently obtain $338,364.66 in Department of Veterans Affairs survivor's benefits intended for her deceased mother. Laurie Ann Roszell forged her mother's signature on documents, impersonated her mother's voice during calls with the VA, and made false statements to federal agents claiming her mother was alive and living with her. The court ordered her to forfeit the full amount of stolen benefits.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Angela Frase, a 60-year-old from Sterling, Ohio, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of mail fraud for submitting false insurance claims totaling $327,072. Between July and August 2019, Frase fabricated multiple incidents including a house fire she intentionally set, a staged natural gas leak, and false hate crimes at her own property to deceive her homeowner's insurance company into paying out claims, which she then accepted.
cnbc.com
· 2025-12-08
During the 2024 tax season, scammers increased identity theft and refund fraud attempts, with the IRS receiving nearly 300,000 identity theft reports resulting in an estimated $5.5 billion in losses. Common scams include fraudulent IRS communications via phone/text/email, AI-powered voice cloning, fake account setup offers, phishing emails promising unclaimed refunds, and fraudulent tax preparers who steal personal information and refunds. Taxpayers can protect themselves by remembering the IRS only contacts via mail, verifying caller information, researching tax preparers using the IRS directory, and avoiding unsolicited IRS-related communications or links.
e.vnexpress.net
· 2025-12-08
Between 2023 and 2024, Kaspersky researchers identified over 5,260 email scams originating from Nigerian groups targeting victims in Vietnam, using increasingly sophisticated tactics that impersonate wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs, and lottery directors to extract money through romance scams, fake investment opportunities, and requests for travel or shipping costs. In a related case, Vietnamese police arrested 50 conspirators operating romance scams through fake Facebook accounts posing as successful entrepreneurs, targeting middle-aged single women and convincing them to invest in Bitcoin under the guise of romantic relationships. Experts warn these scams employ social engineering and emotional manipulation to build trust, and recommend victims verify information carefully, avoid sharing personal an
king5.com
· 2025-12-08
A Washington State House hearing examined a bill to protect vulnerable adults after an Olympia senior citizen lost $300,000 in a coercion scam where fraudsters convinced her to liquidate investments and wire funds to purchase gold coins. The proposed House Bill 1900 would require banks to flag suspected fraudulent activity on vulnerable adults' accounts and immediately notify state authorities, addressing a gap in federal law that leaves victims of coerced wire transfers without reimbursement protection. The bill's sponsor cited the victim's case as motivation to prevent others from losing their life savings to financial exploitation.
business-standard.com
· 2025-12-08
A senior citizen in Karnataka lost Rs 3 lakh after searching for his bank manager's phone number on Google and calling a fraudster who had planted fake contact details online; the scammer posed as the bank manager, built trust through video and voice calls, and tricked the victim into clicking a malicious link that enabled unauthorized withdrawal. The article also reports a separate "digital arrest" scam in Agra where two suspects extorted money by impersonating police officers and threatening legal consequences. Protection requires verifying contact details through official websites or bank helplines rather than search results, and avoiding clicks on suspicious message links.
therecordnorthshore.org
· 2025-12-08
This police report compiled from multiple North Shore municipalities (Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield, and Kenilworth) documents various crimes during mid-February, including several fraud and scam incidents. Residents were victimized by phone scams impersonating fraud departments, unauthorized bank account transactions totaling at least $9,000 across multiple incidents, and a counterfeit iPhone sale for $600, with one California individual arrested for stealing over $10,000 through deception. The report also included unrelated incidents of burglary, theft, and battery arrests.
denverpost.com
· 2025-12-08
A 55-year-old Colorado contractor, Lance Slayton, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding an elderly woman of over $70,000 in a home restoration project while also exposing an Arvada neighborhood to hazardous asbestos contamination. Instead of properly removing and abating asbestos from a fire-damaged property, Slayton used unlicensed workers, improperly disposed of the carcinogen, and failed to complete the work, placing residents and workers at risk. Prosecutors are seeking $85,000 in restitution, to be determined at an April hearing.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Mortgage fraud increased over 8 percent in 2024, with one fraudulent application occurring in every 123 submitted applications. Common types include origination fraud (misrepresenting borrower qualifications, with falsified income being most frequent at 42 percent of investigated cases), occupancy fraud (claiming owner-occupancy to secure better terms while actually renting the property), identity fraud (using stolen personal information to apply for mortgages), and churning (unnecessary refinancing by loan officers). Victims of mortgage fraud—whether suspects or unknowing participants—face serious consequences including immediate loan repayment demands and potential foreclosure, while rising fraud also drives up mortgage rates for all borrowers.
myjoyonline.com
· 2025-12-08
An unemployed man, Davis Nii Odai Afotey, was arraigned in an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a businessman of GH¢170,000 through a land scam in January 2023. The victim paid an initial GH¢110,000 after Afotey falsely claimed ownership of land in East Legon Hills, then paid an additional GH¢26,000 to accomplices at a different location, only to discover both properties had already been sold to others. Afotey was admitted to bail pending trial on February 25, 2025, while his two accomplices remain at large.
coppercourier.com
· 2025-12-08
Online romance scams in Arizona resulted in over $47 million in losses during 2022-2023, with victims ranging from elderly individuals to people in their 30s, making the state the fifth-highest in the nation for such fraud. Key warning signs include scammers professing "instant love," quickly moving communication off dating platforms, refusing to share photos, and requesting money, sometimes stringing victims along for extended periods. Law enforcement and AARP Arizona warn that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and new technology to impersonate people, and encourage vigilance especially around Valentine's Day when people are most vulnerable to romance-based fraud.
express.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams using AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating celebrities became the most reported scams in 2024, with criminals creating hyper-realistic videos and audio to trick victims into fraudulent relationships or investment schemes. A recent investigation by London's Proactive Economic Crime Team led to two arrests after victims handed over approximately £200,000, including one individual who lost £60,000, while a similar case involving a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk defrauded a tradesman of £76,000. The technology has evolved faster than regulatory measures, making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish real from fabricated content, with deepfake attempts occurring every five
businesstimes.com.sg
· 2025-12-08
Standard Chartered Bank partnered with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to conduct monthly digital literacy workshops for seniors aged 50-90 from August 2024 to February 2025, addressing Singapore's 16.3% rise in scam cases in the first half of 2024. The workshops taught seniors how to identify and protect themselves from fake friend, investment, and phishing scams, with 120 participants and 70 bank volunteers participating in hands-on training sessions. The initiative, part of a corporate volunteering program, demonstrates how partnerships between financial institutions and government agencies can raise fraud awareness and help vulnerable populations avoid becoming victims of self-effected transfer
mirror.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters impersonating bailiffs nearly scammed two victims out of £3,000 by falsely claiming County Court Judgements and threatening to seize their belongings. The scammers used fake court documents, accomplices to "verify" fake debts, and pressure tactics to convince victims to transfer money to personal accounts. Both victims avoided losing money by independently verifying court contact numbers and receiving alerts from their banks, highlighting the importance of confirming such claims directly with official sources rather than using provided phone numbers.
newindianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
A 45-year-old man from Kerala lost Rs 4.05 crore to a WhatsApp-based share trading scam in late 2024, part of a broader fraud epidemic in the state where 23,753 people lost Rs 201 crore to online financial frauds in 2023 alone. Additional major scams include a Rs 4.08 crore scheme targeting a Kozhikode doctor and an estimated Rs 1,000 crore CSR-based scam promising discounted scooters and laptops. Experts attribute Kerala's vulnerability to fraud to cultural factors including competitive mentality, herd behavior in financial decisions, and susceptibility
gulfnews.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly European woman lost nearly 12 million dirhams in savings to a romantic scam in which an African-based fraudster posed as a wealthy Dubai businessman, emotionally manipulating her into selling all her assets and relocating to Dubai. Dubai Police's Cybercrime Director warned that such "romantic fraud" or emotional entrapment schemes exploit vulnerable individuals through social media, where scammers study victims' personal information to identify and exploit emotional vulnerabilities, with authorities noting that organized crime groups specialize in this method and that reporting suspicious accounts and increasing digital literacy are critical protective measures.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
AARP Idaho is advocating for the passage of HB 182, "Report and Hold" legislation that would allow financial institutions to temporarily withhold suspicious transactions, a protection currently lacking in Idaho and only seven other states. In 2023, Idaho experienced 14,424 reported scam cases resulting in over $40 million in losses, and with seniors projected to comprise 20% of the state's population by 2026, the legislation aims to provide critical protections for vulnerable elderly residents' financial assets.
irishmirror.ie
· 2025-12-08
Gmail users are being warned about a sophisticated AI-powered scam targeting Irish and international accounts, where scammers use convincing phone calls and fake Google emails to trick victims into revealing their Gmail recovery codes, potentially leading to account takeover, identity theft, and financial losses. The FBI first warned of these AI-driven scams in May 2024, and the problem has since escalated with attackers using increasingly realistic voice, video, and email impersonations. Security experts recommend users verify alerts directly through official Google accounts, enable multi-factor authentication, avoid clicking suspicious links, and use password managers to protect themselves from these threats.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, Americans lost $10 billion to fraud, with scammers employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information. The article outlines 10 common banking scams—including check fraud, phishing, fake websites, advance fee schemes, and government imposter scams—and provides protective measures such as verifying bank URLs, never clicking unsolicited links, and avoiding upfront payments for promised services.
sentinelone.com
· 2025-12-08
Cybercriminals exploit Valentine's Day by launching romance baiting scams, phishing attacks, and fraudulent gift card promotions to manipulate victims through emotional appeals and false investment opportunities. Romance baiting schemes have caused significant financial damage, with investment fraud losses increasing from $3.31 billion in 2022 to $4.57 billion in 2023, often resulting in severe psychological trauma for victims beyond monetary losses. The article advises individuals to recognize common scams such as fake dating profiles, malicious e-cards, and spoofed promotions, and emphasizes that awareness, education, and timely reporting are essential to prevent victimization and aid law enforcement.
nbcsandiego.com
· 2025-12-08
Martha lost $32,000 to a romance scam after meeting a man claiming to be a San Diego architect on a dating app who gradually built an intimate relationship with her over a year before requesting money for business emergencies abroad. According to the San Diego County District Attorney, romance scams stole over $1.3 million from local victims in 2023, with scammers using methodical tactics to isolate victims and gain access to their personal data and finances. Red flags include refusal to meet in person, requests for money, and attempts to isolate victims from family and friends.
wgnsradio.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Rutherford County, Tennessee residents reported scam attempts in which callers impersonated sheriff's deputies and threatened arrest via phone calls, text messages, and fake court documents to coerce victims into sending money via bitcoin or other payments. One senior victim nearly complied with a fake court document ordering bitcoin deposits after being threatened with 30-60 days jail time for missed jury duty, but stopped when she visited the Sheriff's Office in person; another senior recognized a toll road payment demand as fraudulent; and a third victim traced a caller's number to a China-linked company. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office clarified that it does not call citizens threatening arrest or demanding money, and urged residents
livemint.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers posing as State Bank of India employees targeted Indian customers with a credit card fraud scheme, offering to increase credit limits and remove annual fees while directing victims to a fake e-KYC website built on WIX. A Reddit user prevented his father from falling victim after noticing red flags including the suspicious URL, spelling errors ("Expari date," "Intar OTP"), a fake employee ID with discrepancies, and inconsistent phone numbers used by the scammer. The incident highlights how deliberate spelling mistakes in scam materials may intentionally filter for less educated victims, with the Reserve Bank of India urging customers to remain vigilant against such credit card fraud schemes.