Raebareli Scammer Caught Live: Viral Reaction Sparks Police Probe

Gaurav Trivedi from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, has been accused of running a fraudulent Microsoft tech support operation. This accusation surfaced when an X user, NanoBaiter, claimed to have hacked into Trivedi's laptop. The hacker captured Trivedi's surprised reaction on webcam, which quickly gained attention online.

According to NanoBaiter's post on X, the scam typically starts with a fake pop-up warning that locks a user's screen and plays loud alarms. It urges victims to call a fake helpline. Once they do, scammers use remote access tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.

Alleged Scam Unveiled

The alleged victim claimed to have used a virtual machine to reverse-hack Trivedi. They stated they captured his webcam feed, took a clear photo of his face, identified his name on a softphone dialer during the call, and traced his location using his laptop's Wi-Fi card to an apartment in Raebareli.

Videos and pictures shared by NanoBaiter showed Trivedi allegedly conducting the scam from his home. The X user also claimed they could watch him "eat, sleep, and scam innocent people" through his live webcam before confronting him directly in real time.

Police Investigation Initiated

After sharing the evidence online, NanoBaiter tagged @RaebareliPolice, urging them to take action. In response to these reports, Raebareli Police stated on X that the officer in charge of the cyber police station has been directed to investigate and take necessary action.

The post has garnered significant attention with over 8 million views on X. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about tech support scams and the need for vigilance among internet users.