Over 100 websites, which facilitated organised illegal investments, task-based part-time job frauds, blocked: MHA
frauds, as per reports. These websites, as per an official statement, were operated by overseas individuals. Also Read | QR code scams: How to identify and be safe from such tricks The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a unit of the Union Home Ministry's vertical National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU), identified and recommended the blocking of these websites last week.
They were found to be engaged in fraudulent investment schemes and part-time job scams. Also Read | Online payment fraud: Beware of these five most common scams in India that everyone should know to protect their money Under the Information Technology Act of 2000, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) blocked these websites following the recommendation made by the I4C. These websites were reportedly aiding in organised illegal investments and fraudulent part-time job offers.
Operated by individuals from abroad, these platforms used digital advertisements, chat messengers, and rented accounts to conduct their activities. The statement also highlighted that the proceeds from these economic crimes were being laundered out of India through various means like card networks, cryptocurrencies, overseas ATM withdrawals, and international Fintech companies. Also Read: 6 ways to protect yourself from cyber fraud threats The I4C, an initiative by the Home Ministry, aims to address cybercrimes in the country by coordinating comprehensive efforts against such illegal activities.
Read more on livemint.com
