Srinagar– Srinagar police has cautioned people of a new scam, where fraudsters pose as officials from security and intelligence agencies like the police, CBI, or TRAI.
In a post on X, police stated that these scammers call unsuspecting individuals from unknown numbers, falsely accusing them of crimes such as financial fraud or harassment, and threatening them with immediate arrest.
“They often cite fabricated accusations, including alleged involvement in drug trafficking or money laundering, to intimidate their targets,” it said.
The police urged the public to exercise caution and to follow these safety measures like confirm the legitimacy of calls from any authority, avoid sharing personal or financial details over calls, and immediately report the incident by dialing 1930 or visiting [cybercrime.gov.in](https: //cybercrime.gov.in/).
