Case Study: Unmasking A Cyber Financial Fraud

Abstract

Prof. D, a management school professor in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has always maintained a cautious approach toward social media, keeping her private life separate from her professional endeavors. Despite not having an Instagram account, she unexpectedly found herself entangled in a cyber financial fraud scheme. The situation escalated when Naveen, one of her former students, urgently contacted her. Naveen revealed that an impostor had created a fraudulent Instagram account using Prof. D’s name and profile picture. The impostor was soliciting money from Prof. D’s current and former students, claiming urgent financial need. This scam not only jeopardized the students’ funds but also posed a threat to Prof. D’s reputation and trustworthiness