Archive · 25 Jul 2025
ED Busts Fake Chandigarh Call Centers Targeting Foreign Nationals
Imagine bad guys pretending to be tech helpers from companies like Microsoft.
They put fake messages on your computer that say you have a problem.
When you call them, they trick you into paying hundreds of dollars for fixing problems that don't even exist.
These bad guys work from fake call centers, using fake websites and companies to hide what they're doing.
They mainly targeted people in America and Canada, taking their money illegally.
The government has now caught these scammers in Chandigarh, India.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) busted fake call centers in Chandigarh.
The call centers impersonated tech support for companies like Microsoft.
They used pop-up alerts to lure American and Canadian citizens.
Victims were charged $450-$500 for non-existent tech support.
Shell companies and fake websites were used to facilitate the scam.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and call center scammers posing as tech support.
- What
- Fake call centers were busted for defrauding foreign nationals.
- When
- The bust occurred recently, with the article published on July 25, 2025.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To defraud American and Canadian citizens by impersonating tech support and charging for non-existent services.
- Organization
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Victims
- American and Canadian citizens
- Scam Type
- Tech support impersonation
- Amount charged
- $450-$500 per incident
- Companies Impersonated
- Microsoft, HP
- Shell companies involved
- FSAL Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bios Tech USA