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As college admissions are underway in Odisha, cyber fraudsters have been targeting several innocent students with fake promises of assistance in the admission, registration, and hostel accommodation. A recent case from Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore districthighlights the growing threat of tech-enabled scams on campuses, police sources said on Wednesday.

According to official sources, cybercriminals have now turned their attention to college students, using deceptive techniques to commit fraud during the busy admission period. These fraudsters are exploiting the rush and confusion around admission, registration, and...