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Dear Client,
Telegram scam/fraud refers to any malicious or deceitful activity that takes place on the Telegram messaging app. The types of fraud conducted on the app can often include financial scams, phishing attempts, and other types of activity targeting users to provide their personally identifiable information (PII). Once a cybercrime scam involving suspicious or fraudulent transactions is reported online to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP) or an FIR is lodged in local police station, on the instruction of the Cyber Crime Cell, the investigating team starts the routine process of investigation immediately freezing the suspected accounts of fraudsters and the victim's Bank account obtaining an order from the court of Magistrate under Sec.102 Cr.PC (now Section 106 of BNSS) to that effect. The length of time it takes to investigate a cybercrime can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the cooperation of the victim. There are seven layers of cyber security that include the Human Layer, Perimeter Security Layer, Network Layer, Application Security Layer, Endpoint Security Layer, Data Security Layer, and Mission-Critical Assets layer. The endpoint security layer, i.e, layer 5 cyber security, concentrates on safeguarding the individual devices that connect to the network, like computers, smartphones, and tablets. In the course of the investigation, you may be interrogated by the police or the IO of the Cybercrime Cell to access or identify the source of the fraudulent transactions. Be prepared to provide any information or documents requested by the bank or the cyber cell related to your account transactions and gather evidence like receipts, transaction details, or communication logs that support your claim. Keep in touch with both the bank and the cyber cell to track the progress of the unfreezing process. If you encounter difficulties or need assistance with the legal procedures, consult with a lawyer specializing in cybercrime and banking law to navigate the issues effectively.
Posted On 07-Oct-2025
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