Directed by Tushar Hiranandani with Hansal Mehta as showrunner, the series is the second installment in the "Scam" franchise following Scam 1992. It dramatizes the rise and fall of Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind behind one of India's most massive counterfeiting operations. Watch Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Web Series Online
"Scam 2003: The Telgi Story" is a 2023 Indian crime drama series that revolves around the life of a notorious con artist, Abdul Karim Telgi, who was involved in a massive stamp paper scam in the early 2000s. The show appears to be an extension or a related series to the earlier "Scam" series, possibly building on the theme of financial crimes and scams.
- Fake downloads: The scammers created fake download links that appeared to be legitimate but were actually designed to install malware or redirect users to phishing websites.
- Phishing emails: The scammers sent out phishing emails that claimed to be from a reputable company or organization, offering users a chance to download the software or content.
- Social engineering: The scammers used social engineering tactics to convince users to provide sensitive information, such as posing as a trusted authority or creating a sense of urgency.
- Summarize the real Telgi case timeline.
- Compare the series’ portrayal to documented facts.
- Provide a list of reliable sources (news archives, court documents) to read more about the scandal.
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