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What is 'boss scam', targeting CEOs in India?
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Friday, 17 July, 2026
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a warning against an emerging cyber fraud called "boss scam". Under this scam, cybercriminals impersonate CEOs, managing directors and other senior officials via email, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and other social media platforms. The scammers create a sense of urgency and instruct employees to transfer funds to bank accounts controlled by them.
read more at Reuters