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

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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