The Stranger Offers Phone Scam is emerging as a new cyber fraud method, and police have warned people to stay alert. In this Stranger Offers Phone Scam, criminals approach strangers in public places and ask for help using their mobile phones.
Scammers often pretend that their phone is not working or that a call is not connecting. They request help from passersby. When someone holds the phone, a voice or video call may already be active. This allows fraudsters to secretly record the person’s face and voice.
Cyber criminals then use AI tools to create fake profiles or deepfake content using the recorded voice and face. They may call relatives or contacts and demand money while pretending to be that person.
Police advised people not to use unknown phones in public places. They also warned against showing your face on suspicious video calls or sharing personal information. Staying alert is the best protection against such cyber fraud.
