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Ecommerce fraud turns Jamtara style device farming networks drain accounts at scale

Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
Ecommerce fraud turns Jamtara style device farming networks drain accounts at scale

Fraudsters automate hundreds of devices to exploit returns and cashback

A new wave of eCommerce fraud is spreading in India, with organised groups using device farming to run large-scale scams. Reports say these networks exploit returns and cashback incentives, then target accounts with saved payment details for high-value transactions. The activity is concentrated in tech hubs, forcing platforms to tighten security without harming user experience.

  • Organised fraud rings use device farms for automated attacks
  • Returns and cashback features are being exploited for payouts
  • Targets include users with saved payment details for high-value scams
  • Tech hubs are seeing concentrated industrial-scale fraud
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