1. Identity Theft Nightmare
Story: A professional lost ₹2 lakhs after fraudsters used leaked Aadhaar and PAN details to open a fake bank account.Lesson: Importance of securing personal documents and not sharing OTPs.
2. Revenge Porn Incident
Story: A young woman’s private images were leaked by an ex-partner, leading to mental trauma and a legal battle. Legal angle: IPC Section 354D (stalking), IT Act Section 66E and 67.
3. Job Scam through Fake Portals
Story: A fresh graduate paid ₹50,000 to a fake recruitment agency promising placement in an MNC. Lesson: Always verify URLs, never pay for job guarantees.
4. Phishing Attack on an Elderly Person
Story: A senior citizen clicked on a bank-update link and lost ₹1.5 lakh. Lesson: Need for digital literacy among senior citizens.
5. Online Shopping Fraud
Story: A user ordered an iPhone from a fake site on Instagram and received a bar of soap. Lesson: Verify seller credentials, use reputed platforms.
6. Social Media Impersonation
Story: A teenager’s identity was used to create a fake profile used to harass others. Law involved: IT Act Section 66C and 66D – punishment for identity theft and cheating by impersonation.
