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Crime
MHA warns finance professionals of rising 'Boss Scam' via WhatsApp hijack
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 07:48 AM
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has cautioned finance professionals about an uptick in 'Boss Scam' frauds carried out through hijacked WhatsApp accounts.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a warning to finance professionals about a surge in 'Boss Scam' frauds conducted through hijacked WhatsApp accounts.
The scam typically involves attackers taking control of a senior manager’s WhatsApp account and sending messages that appear authentic, requesting urgent money transfers or sensitive financial information.
MHA advises professionals to verify the identity of the sender, use official communication channels, and report any suspicious activity to their organization’s security team.
The ministry also urged banks and financial institutions to strengthen their security protocols and monitor for such fraudulent activity.
This warning follows a series of reports of similar scams targeting corporate finance teams across the country.
The scam typically involves attackers taking control of a senior manager’s WhatsApp account and sending messages that appear authentic, requesting urgent money transfers or sensitive financial information.
MHA advises professionals to verify the identity of the sender, use official communication channels, and report any suspicious activity to their organization’s security team.
The ministry also urged banks and financial institutions to strengthen their security protocols and monitor for such fraudulent activity.
This warning follows a series of reports of similar scams targeting corporate finance teams across the country.