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After taking cognizance of the fraudulent message, the Supreme Court of India filed a complaint with the cyber crime cell on the instructions of CJI Chandrachud. (Pic credit: X/@DebayonRoy)
The Supreme Court of India has filed a case against the scammer who impersonated CJI DY Chandrachud and requested ₹500 for cab fare.
Scams have become common in today’s digital age, with fraudsters devising new ways daily to exploit people. From phishing emails and fake social media profiles to impersonating high-profile individuals, the landscape of cybercrime is continually evolving. In a recent incident, a scammer impersonated the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud to mint money from an individual. As per the now-viral screenshot, the scammer posing as CJI sent a message to an individual requesting a mere ₹500, claiming it was needed to pay for a cab. The scammer even promised to return the money upon reaching the destination.
The message reads, “Hello, I am CJI and we have an urgent meeting at the collegium and I am stuck at Connaught Place. Can you send me 500rs for a cab? I will return the money once I reach the court.”
The scammer further sent another message to make it read genuine. The sign-off reads, “Sent from iPad.”
Taking cognizance of the fraudulent message, the Supreme Court of India filed a complaint with the cyber crime cell on August 27 on the instructions of CJI Chandrachud.
Take a look at the message here:
Here’s how people reacted to this message sent by the scammer posing as the CJI:
“Sent from iPad – genuine cause,” wrote an individual highlighting the sign-off by the scammer.
Another added, “Haha. CJI asking for Rs 500.”