Watch: Scammer posing as police officer stunned when real police answers his call ¡ª Thrissur Police video goes viral
Cybercrime is on the rise, with online scams becoming increasingly bold and creative. Recently, the Thrissur City Police in Kerala exposed a particularly unusual scam, in which a con artist posing as a Mumbai Police officer accidentally attempted to deceive the very people who specialise in tracking cyber criminals. The incident gained widespread attention on social media after the Thrissur police shared the scammer's failed attempt online.
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The scam began when a fraudster, dressed in what appeared to be a Mumbai Police uniform, reached out via video call to what he thought was an unsuspecting citizen.?
Unaware of his audience, the scammer introduced himself confidently as a Mumbai Police officer, aiming to intimidate his target.?
But as soon as the scammer launched into his act, he realised he had made a huge mistake.?
On the other end of the call was an officer from the Thrissur Cyber Cell, who quickly turned on his camera, revealing himself to the scammer.?
Caught off guard, the scammer's expression shifted from confidence to shock as he realised he was speaking with the police.
This interaction was shared by the Thrissur City Police on Tuesday, and the clip went viral within hours, accumulating over 167,000 views and nearly 8,000 likes.?
The video caption in Malayalam highlighted the scammer's startled reaction upon realising he was face-to-face with law enforcement.?
Viewers found the scammer's surprise amusing, and social media quickly filled with supportive comments for the police. Many users praised the officers, with one comment saying, "Great job, Thrissur Police!" and another jokingly imagining the scammer's response: "It was just a prank call, officer!"
Others noted the irony of a scammer being caught off-guard on video, calling it "the first time a thief laughs when caught."
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