Federal Operation Dismantles Tech Support Scam Network

US federal authorities have successfully shut down a large-scale tech-support scam operation that involved participants from India and the United States working in coordination. The scam typically targeted unsuspecting users by posing as legitimate technical support representatives, convincing victims to grant remote access to their devices or provide sensitive information. The operation involved multiple individuals across both countries in various roles, from executing the scams to managing financial aspects. This takedown represents a significant enforcement action against cross-border cybercriminal networks that have cost consumers substantial amounts through fraudulent technical support claims. Source: IndiaWest.