Ludhiana Police Warn Against Phishing Scams Linked to Cockroach Janta Party
Phishing alert: Ludhiana police warn against viral Cockroach Janta Party WhatsApp links

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The Ludhiana police in Punjab, India, have issued a warning about phishing scams related to the viral Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Cyber fraudsters are circulating suspicious WhatsApp links claiming to allow users to join the party, which could compromise personal data and financial security.
- 01Amrinder Singh from the Punjab Police's cyber cell highlighted that scammers are exploiting the popularity of the Cockroach Janta Party to distribute phishing links.
- 02Clicking on these links could lead to hacking, exposing sensitive information like bank details to fraudsters.
- 03The Cockroach Janta Party was founded on May 16 by Abhijeet Dipke, a political communications student, as a satirical response to derogatory remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
- 04The movement has gained significant traction among Gen-Z users, focusing on issues like unemployment and corruption.
- 05Residents are advised to report any suspicious activity to the cyber helpline at 1930.
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The Ludhiana police in Punjab, India, have issued a public advisory regarding phishing scams linked to the trending Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). In a video message, Amrinder Singh from the Punjab Police's cyber cell warned that scammers are circulating phishing links on WhatsApp, posing as invitations to join the CJP. Singh cautioned that clicking on these links could lead to hacking, compromising users' personal data, including bank account details. The CJP, founded on May 16 by Abhijeet Dipke, a political communications student, emerged as a satirical response to controversial remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to
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The warning aims to protect residents from cyber fraud, which could lead to financial losses and identity theft.
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