Published 08:03 IST, November 16th 2024
'Turned Tables': Scammer Cop Dials Real Officer, Video Goes Viral
The fraudster, who was part of a scam scheme, dialed the Thrissur Police officer from the Cyber Cell, thinking he had found his next target.
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Viral News: As cybercrimes and concept of digital arrests rise, a recent incident in Kerala has caught internet's attention. In an unexpected turn of events, a scammer posing as a Mumbai Police officer was caught red-handed by Thrissur City Police.
fraudster, who was part of a scam scheme, dialed Thrissur Police officer from Cyber Cell, thinking he h found his next target. However, things took a surprising turn when person on or side was an officer himself. scammer introduced himself as an officer from Mumbai Police.
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officer recorded entire conversation and shared it on social media with caption: “ tiger who caught tiger.”
scammer realized his mistake moment Thrissur officer turned on his camera. Initially, officer h kept his camera off, but when scammer asked, "Where are you?", officer calmly responded, "My camera is not working properly, sir."
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After scammer insisted that officer turn on his camera, Thrissur cop complied, asking, "What do you do?" This moment of confrontation left scammer in disbelief as he quickly realized his mistake. officer warned scammer, "Stop doing this work... I have your dress, your location, and everything. This is Cyber Cell. It's best you stop doing this."
Video Goes Viral
footage of conversation has gone viral on internet. It has garnered millions of views and sparked a flurry of hilarious reactions.
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One user wrote, "This is what happens when you think you can fool everyone. Poor guy didn’t even realize who he was talking to!" Anor commented, "Looks like he won’t be wearing that uniform for long." A third person remarked, "Caught red-handed! That awkward moment when you realize you're one being scammed." A final comment re, "This cop handled it like a pro. Well done to him for turning tables."
08:03 IST, November 16th 2024