Activity Guide
1. Purpose of the Activity
To study a real case of online fraud.
To understand how scams operate and their impact.
To explore how AI tools can help prevent such frauds.
2. Case Selected
Understand the Case
Identify Online Threats
Analyze Impact
Explore AI’s Role (Discuss how AI tools could help prevent such frauds.)
Awareness Goal
( Example : Digital Arrest Scam – Delhi (January 2026)
An elderly doctor couple in Delhi was defrauded of ₹14.85 crore.
Fraudsters posed as law enforcement officers and claimed the couple was under
investigation for money laundering.
The victims were kept under continuous video surveillance for two weeks and forced to
transfer money under threat of arrest.)
3. Data Collection (Data Collection Individual Student Survey)
(1). Design Your Survey/Notes
Since you’re working individually, you can either:
Create a Google Form/Microsoft Form to collect responses from friends, family, or
classmates.
Or, if that’s not possible, prepare a short observation sheet where you note down fraud
cases you read about in the news or hear from people around you.
(2). Sample Questions to Include
Have you or someone you know experienced online fraud?
What type of fraud was it (phishing, trojan, spam, impersonation, digital arrest, etc.)?
How did the fraudsters approach (call, email, video, fake website)?
What was the impact (financial loss, emotional stress, no effect)?
Was any action taken (reported to police, ignored, recovered money)?
(3). Collect Responses
Share your form link with at least 5–10 people.
If using news cases, collect at least 3–4 examples of fraud incidents.
(4). Organize the Data
Make a simple table or chart showing
Fraud Type Number of Mode of Impact Action Taken
Cases Approach
Phishing
Trojans
Spam
Digital Arrest
4. Individual Worksheet – Data Collection on Online Frauds
Section A: Case Reference
Section B: Survey Questions (for friends/family/classmates)
Section C: Data Recording Table
Common Framework (same for all cases)
1. Purpose of the Activity – Why you are studying the case.
2. Case Selected – Short summary of the fraud/scam.
3. Data Collection – Survey or notes about similar frauds.
4. Discussion – Analyze patterns, impacts, and lessons.
5. AI Tools Exploration – How AI can help prevent or detect.
6. Deepfake Introduction – If relevant, explain risks.
7. Presentation & Sharing – Prepare poster/slides/write-up.
8. Reflection – What you learned, safety tips.
Changes Case by Case
Case Summary: Each fraud has different details (e.g., Digital Arrest Scam vs. Phishing
Email Scam vs. Fake Shopping Website).
Survey Questions: Adjust to match the case. For phishing, ask about suspicious emails;
for fake shopping, ask about online purchases gone wrong.
Discussion Points: Fraud techniques differ (fear, urgency, fake offers, impersonation).
AI Tools Role:
o Phishing → AI email filters.
o Trojans → AI antivirus detection.
o Spam → AI spam filters.
o Deepfake scams → AI video/audio authenticity checks.
Reflection: Safety tips will vary depending on the fraud type.
5. Analysis & Discussion (Individual)
(1). Review Your Data
Look at the survey responses or case notes you collected.
Identify what types of fraud appeared most often (phishing, trojans, spam,
impersonation).
Note how fraudsters approached victims (calls, emails, video, fake websites).
(2). Identify Patterns
In the Digital Arrest Scam, the fraudsters used fear + impersonation of authority.
Compare with other frauds:
o Phishing → urgency (“your account will be blocked”).
o Trojans → curiosity (“free download”).
o Spam → annoyance (“lottery win”).
(3). Discuss Impacts
Financial loss (₹14.85 crore in this case).
Emotional stress (victims lived under surveillance for 2 weeks).
Social impact (loss of trust, fear of online systems).
(4). Key Insights
Fraudsters exploit psychology (fear, urgency, greed).
Victims often hesitate to report due to shame or fear.
Awareness and digital literacy are crucial to prevention.
6. AI Tools Exploration
(1). AI in Communication
Chatbots & Language Tools: Help people practice safe communication online by
teaching how to spot suspicious language.
Voice Assistants: Can warn users if a caller’s request seems unusual or threatening.
(2). AI in Fraud Detection
Spam & Phishing Filters: AI email systems can automatically block suspicious links
and fake messages.
Transaction Monitoring: Banking apps use AI to flag unusual transfers (like large sums
suddenly being moved).
Caller Verification: AI can detect patterns in scam calls and alert users.
(3). AI against Trojans & Malware
Antivirus with AI: Identifies hidden malicious code faster than traditional methods.
Behavior Analysis: AI notices if a program is acting strangely (e.g., trying to steal data).
(4). AI & Deepfakes
Detection Tools: AI can analyze videos and audio to spot manipulation.
Authentication Systems: AI verifies whether a video call is genuine or fake.
Awareness Campaigns: AI-driven apps can educate users about risks of deepfake
impersonation.
In the Digital Arrest Scam, AI could have helped by:
Flagging suspicious video calls (possible deepfake impersonation of officials).
Alerting banks about unusual transfers.
Educating victims through awareness apps about scams that use fear tactics.
6. Deepfake Introduction
(1). Definition
(2). Connection to Fraud
In scams like the Digital Arrest Case, fraudsters could use deepfake technology to
impersonate police officers or government officials.
Victims may believe they are speaking to real authorities because the video or audio
looks convincing.
(3). Risks
Identity Theft
Misinformation
Psychological Manipulation
(4). AI in Prevention
7. Presentation & Sharing (Written form)
(One sample done for your reference)
Title:
Case Study – Digital Arrest Scam, Delhi (January 2026)
Introduction
This presentation focuses on a major online fraud case in Delhi where an elderly doctor couple
was defrauded of ₹14.85 crore. Fraudsters posed as law enforcement officers, claimed the
victims were under investigation for money laundering, and kept them under continuous video
surveillance for two weeks. Under fear of arrest, the victims were forced to transfer money.
Data Collected
Surveys and observations show that many people have encountered online fraud in
different forms: phishing emails, spam messages, trojan downloads, and impersonation
scams.
The most common approaches include threatening phone calls, fake emails, and
fraudulent websites.
Victims often report financial loss and emotional stress, but only a few take legal action.
Analysis
Techniques Used: Fear, authority impersonation, psychological pressure.
Impact: Huge financial loss, emotional trauma, and loss of trust in digital systems.
Pattern: Fraudsters exploit human emotions—fear, urgency, and obedience to authority.
Role of AI Tools
Fraud Detection: AI can monitor unusual bank transactions and flag suspicious activity.
Phishing & Spam Filters: AI email systems block fake messages and links.
Deepfake Detection: AI can identify manipulated video calls used to impersonate
officials.
Awareness Apps: AI-driven tools can educate users about scams and provide alerts.
Deepfake Awareness
Deepfakes are AI-generated fake videos or audio that look real. In scams like this, fraudsters
could use deepfakes to impersonate police officers or government officials. Victims may believe
they are speaking to real authorities. AI tools can detect deepfakes by analyzing inconsistencies
in facial movements, voice patterns, or video quality.
Reflection & Safety Tips
Always verify the identity of callers claiming to be officials.
Never transfer money under pressure or fear.
Report suspicious activity immediately to cybercrime helplines.
Stay updated about digital fraud techniques and AI-based prevention tools.
8. Reflection
(1). Lessons Learned
(2). Personal Takeaways
(3). Safety Awareness
(4). Broader Reflection
AWARENESS GOAL