BLR Today
Sunday, 25 October 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Fake work-from-home network targets over 600 people in Karnataka

Fake work-from-home network targets over 600 people in Karnataka
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

Cyber fraudsters are running a fake work-from-home network, promising income of ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per month through tasks like agarbatti packing, candle making, or data entry. The scam operates through social media, WhatsApp groups, and fake websites. Fraudsters lure victims by promising work from home with minimal experience required, but demand an initial payment for registration, security deposit, or training fees.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
scamwork from homeBengalurufraudcybercrime