SP Kamaldeep Goyal issues a cyber safety advisory warning citizens against fake work-from-home scams targeting women and online job seekers.
SP Kamaldeep Goyal urges citizens to stay alert as fraudsters lure victims with fake online jobs and easy money schemes
Yamunanagar | Pen of Democracy News Desk
The Yamunanagar Police have issued a fresh cyber advisory cautioning residents against the rising number of ‘Work From Home’ frauds, warning that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting people with promises of easy online income. Police officials said women, particularly homemakers, have emerged as one of the primary targets, although educated professionals are also falling victim to such scams.
Sharing details of the modus operandi, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamaldeep Goyal said cyber fraudsters are exploiting the growing demand for remote employment by offering fake work-from-home opportunities through social media platforms, messaging applications and online advertisements.
According to the advisory, victims are initially approached with offers claiming they can earn money by performing simple online tasks such as clicking links, liking social media posts or reviewing products. To build trust, fraudsters often credit a small amount in the beginning, convincing victims that the scheme is genuine.
“The fraud usually begins with promises of earning ₹50 or more for every click or online task. Once people start believing the process is genuine, the scammers gradually manipulate them into investing larger amounts,” SP Goyal said.
Police said cybercriminals create fake dashboards or online scorecards that display fabricated earnings and reward points, giving victims the impression that they are accumulating substantial income. At a later stage, fraudsters falsely claim that the victim has made an error or lost reward points and insist that additional money must be deposited to recover the account or upgrade membership.
Driven by the hope of earning higher returns, many victims transfer significant amounts before realising they have been cheated.
The Superintendent of Police noted that in many reported cases, women hesitate to inform their family members or spouses after becoming victims of online fraud due to embarrassment or fear, allowing cybercriminals to continue their activities unchecked.
He advised citizens to remain cautious of any online job offer that promises unrealistic returns for minimal effort.
“There is no legitimate job where you are paid simply for clicking on links or completing meaningless online tasks. Such offers are designed to trap unsuspecting individuals,” he warned.
The district police have urged residents to verify the authenticity of online employment opportunities before sharing personal information, downloading unknown applications or transferring money. Citizens have also been advised never to pay registration fees, membership charges or deposits in exchange for remote job offers.
SP Goyal emphasised that immediate reporting is crucial in cybercrime cases, as timely action significantly improves the chances of preventing financial losses and tracing fraudulent transactions.
Victims of financial or online fraud have been advised to immediately report incidents by calling the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or lodging a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. They can also seek assistance from the Cyber Help Desk at their nearest police station or approach the district’s Cyber Police Station for further support.
The Yamunanagar Police reiterated that public awareness remains one of the strongest defences against cybercrime and appealed to citizens to stay vigilant, verify online offers carefully and avoid falling prey to schemes that promise quick and effortless earnings.
