Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Fake Cops Use Bomb Scare for Cyber Fraud, Rajasthan Police Issues Alert
Imagine someone calls you pretending to be a police officer.
They might say your phone number is connected to a big, scary crime, like a recent car explosion.
They try to scare you into giving them your personal information, like your bank account details or your Aadhaar number.
They might even ask for money or tell you to send them codes.
This is a new type of scam.
The police want everyone to know that real police won't ask for this information over the phone.
If someone calls you like this, don't give them anything and hang up.
You should then tell a real police officer or call a special police helpline number to report the scam.
This helps keep everyone safe from these fake cops.
Rajasthan Police's Cyber Crime Branch warns of a new cyber fraud tactic using fake police impersonation.
Criminals use pretexts like serious incidents, such as the Delhi car blast, to intimidate victims.
Scammers claim victims' phone numbers or Aadhaar are linked to criminal cases to demand sensitive information or money.
Citizens are advised to stay calm, not share personal or banking details, and avoid clicking suspicious links.
Authorities urge the public to report such incidents immediately to the police or cybercrime helplines.
- Who
- Criminals impersonating Rajasthan Police officers
- What
- Using cyber fraud tactics, including bomb scare pretexts, to extort money and sensitive information
- When
- Urgent warning issued following the November 10 Delhi car blast
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To extort money and sensitive personal/financial information from citizens
Criminals' Tactics
Citizens' Actions
Impersonation and Threat
Criminals' Tactics
Scammers impersonate police officers, using pretexts like serious criminal incidents (e.g., Delhi car blast) to intimidate victims.
Citizens' Actions
Citizens should remain calm and avoid sharing sensitive personal, banking, Aadhaar, or other information when contacted by alleged police officers.
Information and Demand
Criminals' Tactics
Fraudsters claim victims' mobile numbers or Aadhaar are linked to criminal cases, demanding sensitive information or money through video calls for 'verification'.
Citizens' Actions
Do not click on suspicious links or messages and report any such contact immediately to the nearest police station or emergency numbers.
- Warning Issued By
- Rajasthan Police's Cyber Crime Branch
- Fraud Tactic
- Impersonating police officers using criminal incident pretexts for cyber fraud
- Demanded Information
- Personal details, bank and UPI details
- Advice for Citizens
- Stay calm, do not share sensitive details, do not click suspicious links/messages
- Reporting Numbers
- 112, Cyber Helpdesk (9256001930 / 9257510100), National Cyber Helpline (1930)
- Online Complaint Portal
- cybercrime.gov.in