In the Indian market, spoofing refers to the deceptive practice where scammers impersonate legitimate businesses or government entities to trick consumers. For example, fake customer service numbers for popular Indian e-commerce platforms like Flipkart or Amazon India are commonly used in spoofing attacks targeting local customers.
Fishing, while often confused with spoofing, specifically involves creating fake websites or apps that mimic genuine Indian banking or financial services. Common targets include SBI, HDFC Bank, or PayTM, where fraudsters attempt to steal login credentials and financial information from unsuspecting Indian users through these fake platforms.
Both spoofing and fishing pose significant threats to India\“s digital ecosystem, particularly as more consumers adopt online shopping and digital payments. The Reserve Bank of India has issued multiple warnings about these cyber threats affecting local financial institutions and e-commerce platforms. |
