IIT Bombay student loses Rs 7.28 lakh in online scam: How fraudsters posed as TRAI officials

In a growing wave of online scams, a 25-year-old IIT Bombay student has become the latest victim, losing Rs 7.28 lakh in a sophisticated fraud. According to a report by PTI, the student received a call from someone pretending to be a TRAI official, who falsely accused him of being involved in illegal activities. Fearing severe legal consequences, the student followed the scammer’s instructions, transferring the money to multiple accounts as part of a fabricated procedure to clear his name.