Wrong Number, Right Trap: How a fake cop fell into thrissur cyber cell's web

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In a bizarre twist of fate, a scammer trying to pose as a police officer accidentally video-called the Thrissur Cyber Cell, leading to his swift capture. Dressed in a full police uniform, complete with a carefully crafted police station backdrop, the scammer thought he was speaking to an unsuspecting victim. However, he quickly realized he had dialed the wrong number when the person on the other end was not an innocent bystander—but actual officers from the Cyber Cell.

Caught completely off-guard, the scammer was left scrambling as the officers, with a mix of calm and wit, turned the tables on him. What began as an attempt to deceive and extort turned into a live trap, with the officers maintaining their composure as they gathered evidence of the scam. The Cyber Cell officers, knowing they had the upper hand, skillfully navigated the situation, using their expertise to identify the scammer’s location and track his activities.

The entire episode unfolded like something out of a thriller, with the scammer’s plan unraveling before his eyes. It was a case of instant justice, where a simple video call led to a major bust. In the end, what was meant to be a routine scam turned into a cautionary tale about the unexpected consequences of deceit. The Thrissur Cyber Cell’s quick thinking and expertise brought down the imposter in a matter of minutes, showing just how easily criminals can fall victim to their own mistakes.