Akhil Bhartiya Cyber Suraksha Sangathan (Regd.)
Regd. with Registrar of Society of NCT Delhi-Regd. No-287
Cyber Criminals se Suraksha, Digital India ki Raksha
अखिल भारतीय साइबर सुरक्षा संगठन (पंजी)
भारत की पहली साइबर क्राइम इन्वेस्टीगेशन एन जी ओ
ऑनलाइन रहें सतर्क, साइबर अपराध से रहें सुरक्षित
www.abcss.org Email: [email protected]
AMIT MALHOTRA
(Cyber Crime Investigation Specialist)
Founder Akhil Bhartiya Cyber Suraksha Sangathan
18 yrs experience in crime prevention, detection and investigation. Certified Ethical Hacker from Ec-Council. Certified Cyber Crime Investigator from Asian School of Cyber Laws. Presently working in the area of cyber crime investigation.
⚠️ Common Methods
- Fake crypto investment platforms promising high returns
- Ponzi & pyramid schemes using Bitcoin
- Romance scams leading to crypto investment
- Fake celebrity endorsement schemes
- Phishing attacks on crypto wallet accounts
- Rug pull scams in new token launches
- Fake crypto exchange websites
- Malware to steal private wallet keys
✅ How to Protect Yourself
- Never invest based on social media ads or WhatsApp tips
- Use only SEBI-registered or RBI-recognised platforms
- Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone
- Be suspicious of guaranteed high returns in crypto
- Verify exchange websites carefully before depositing
- Enable 2FA on all crypto exchange accounts
- Research the project and team before investing in any token
- Ignore celebrity-endorsed crypto giveaway offers
🚨 If You Are a Victim
- Stop all transactions immediately — do not send any more funds
- Call National Cyber Helpline 1930 and report the fraud at once
- File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in with all transaction hashes and wallet addresses
- File FIR at your nearest Cyber Crime Cell with full details
- Preserve all screenshots of chats, emails, transaction IDs, wallet addresses and website URLs
- Do not delete any evidence — messages, payment proofs or app data
- Alert your bank if you used net banking or UPI to fund crypto purchases
Fake Investment Platform Scam
Fraudsters create professional-looking crypto investment websites that show fake profits on dashboards. Victims deposit money but can never withdraw it. The platform disappears once enough money is collected.
Ponzi & Pyramid Scheme
Early investors are paid using money from new investors, not actual profits. Criminals promise 2x–10x returns in days. The scheme collapses when new recruitment stops, leaving most victims with total loss.
Romance / Pig Butchering Scam
Scammers build a romantic relationship with victims over weeks or months through social media or dating apps. After gaining trust, they introduce a "secret" crypto investment opportunity. Victims lose everything once they invest.
Fake Celebrity Endorsement Scam
Fraudsters use deepfake videos or edited images of celebrities like Elon Musk, Ratan Tata, or Bollywood stars promoting a "special crypto giveaway" — send 1 BTC and receive 2 BTC back. This is always a scam.
Rug Pull Scam
Developers launch a new cryptocurrency token, create artificial hype on social media, attract large investor funds, then suddenly withdraw all liquidity and disappear — leaving token holders with worthless coins.
Crypto Wallet Phishing
Fraudsters create fake websites that imitate popular wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet or Coinbase. Victims enter their seed phrase or private key thinking they are logging in, giving criminals full access to their funds.
Crypto-Stealing Malware
Malicious software disguised as mining apps, wallet tools or trading bots is installed on victim devices. The malware silently steals private keys, monitors clipboard for wallet addresses, and drains wallets automatically.
Fake Crypto Exchange Fraud
Criminals set up convincing fake exchange platforms with real-looking trading charts and balances. Victims deposit INR or crypto but are never able to withdraw. The platform shuts down after collecting sufficient funds.
IT Act Section 66C: Identity theft using electronic means — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹1 lakh fine. Applicable in wallet phishing and account takeover.
IT Act Section 66D: Cheating by impersonation using computer resources — up to 3 years imprisonment + ₹1 lakh fine. Applicable in fake exchange and platform scams.
IPC 420: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property — up to 7 years imprisonment + fine. Most commonly applied in crypto investment fraud.
IPC 406: Criminal breach of trust — up to 3 years imprisonment + fine. Applicable when victims transfer funds trusting fraudulent platforms.
IPC 120B: Criminal conspiracy — applicable when organized groups run large-scale crypto scam operations.
PMLA 2002: Prevention of Money Laundering Act — crypto fraudsters who launder proceeds through multiple wallets can be prosecuted under PMLA with imprisonment up to 7 years.
Prize Chits & Money Circulation (Banning) Act: Ponzi and pyramid schemes involving cryptocurrency are illegal under this Act and carry imprisonment up to 3 years.
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