Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Students Scammed Out of Rs 52 Lakh in Cybersecurity Course Fraud
Some students were tricked into paying for cybersecurity courses that turned out to be fake.
A company in Mumbai, along with its branch in Surat, promised these courses and internships.
They advertised on Instagram.
The students paid between Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.55 lakh.
However, the Surat branch closed down and no training or internships were provided.
After the students complained, they found out they were scammed and reported the issue to the police.
Forty students lost a total of Rs 52 lakh in a cybersecurity course scam.
The scam involved a Mumbai-based educational institute and its Surat franchise.
Students were promised advanced courses, internships, and job training that never materialized.
The complaint was filed by a student who encountered the institute through Instagram.
The Surat branch closed, and promised internships and certificates were not provided.
- Who
- Forty students and a Mumbai-based educational institute, along with its Surat franchise.
- What
- A scam involving fake cybersecurity courses and unfulfilled promises.
- When
- August 2024 (when the Instagram ad was first seen).
- Where
- Surat and Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Students were lured with false promises to gain money through fraudulent practices.
- Total Amount Scammed
- Rs 52 Lakh
- Number of Students Affected
- 40
- Institute Name
- Boston Institute of Analytics Global Education Pvt Ltd
- Location
- Mumbai (Head Office), Surat (Franchise)
- Course Fees Range
- Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.55 lakh
- Complaint Filed By
- Heersagar Chandera