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In an era where technological advancements shape our daily lives, the proliferation of scams and cons has become an unsettling reality.
Cybercriminals, armed with sophisticated tools, have evolved into a significant challenge for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAS) across the globe.
Various forms of cybercrime, including sextortion, credit card fraud, illegal digital loan calls, income tax refund services frauds, real estate fraud, investment scams, Ponzi schemes online, impersonation, pig butcher frauds, and job scams, have become pervasive threats.
This story is from the January 29, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror.
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