US FTC reports 23,709 tech support scam plaints in Jan-Aug2015

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 29 2016 | 5:32 PM IST
US Federal Trade Commission has reported over 23,700 'technology support scam' complaints in January-August 2015, with consumer loss seen at over $5 million, according to Nasscom.
"According to Nasscom, US FTC has reported that between January and August 2015, 23,709 complaints were filed under the technology support scams category, with a reported consumer loss of more than $5 million. FTC has further stated that our (US) law enforcement experience indicates that many tech support scams originate from call centres located in India," Minister of State for Electronics and IT, P P Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Nasscom has been working closely with US FTC over the last few years to address "the growing threat of deceptive and unlawful telemarketing" in India.
Nasscom-Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and FTC have hosted two meetings in India with stakeholders in India, the US and Canada.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 29 2016 | 5:32 PM IST

Next Story