My name is Satheesh Sangaraju, and I am writing this article on “Digital Audio Forgery” to raise public awareness.
In a recent conversation with a professional auditor (CA GovindaRaju), I observed that his remarks were frequently disjointed and that he deliberately guided our discussion toward topics of his choosing. He spoke only on subjects he preferred and even inserted words that had no relevance to the context and meaningless. Such behavior strongly suggests an ulterior motive: recording the exchange with the intention of later manipulating the audio for fraudulent purposes.
I have witnessed similar tactics employed by bank managers and online compliance service providers. It is important to understand, however, that the person who records our conversation is not always the one who carries out the forgery. Instead, they often hand off the recording to specialists who alter the audio, acting as accomplices in the fraudulent scheme.
What is Digital audio forgery?
It’s very big topic, I will try to explain in simple way.
Digital audio forgery is simply the act of taking a real voice recording and changing it so that it says something different from what was originally spoken. Imagine you had a tape of someone’s voice, then you cut out certain words, rearranged the pieces, or added new bits so that the meaning shifts entirely—that’s exactly what happens, but inside a computer instead of with scissors and tape.
Why it’s so dangerous?
False Evidence: Forged audio can be used in court or shared online to “prove” someone said something they never did.
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Fair Examples
I will now share a few examples, among several incidents I have experienced, to illustrate the methods these fraud networks use to mislead or trap individuals. These examples will help you understand how such deceptive communication usually takes place.
1. A Telecom Cutomercare Example
I want to report a real incident I experienced. I received a call from +91-9398060472. The caller, who said her name was Pallavi, claimed to be from the Jio MR Palli Branch, Tirupati. She told me a recharge was pending for another mobile number, which I could not verify, and I said I would check. She then asked if I had network issues and kept insisting on confirmation of my answers along with my area details.
It was clear her intention was to record my confirmations and personal details, including location information, for possible misuse. The call appeared suspicious. When I tried to call back, the number was not reachable. On checking with Jio and TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), they confirmed she was not from Jio.
2. A Bank Manager Example
If you do not respond to unknown callers, even bank managers you know may sometimes reach out. They usually start the conversation by asking about your requirements for credit cards or future banking needs. Gradually, they shift the discussion toward mutual funds. Later, they shorten the term and refer to it only as “funds,” leading you to believe they are still talking about mutual funds. This can create a misleading impression, as in reality they may record the word “funds” and later manipulate it in a different context for misuse. In this way, the conversation is deliberately guided so that your spoken words can be repurposed to suit their intended objectives.
For legal reasons, I am unable to disclose the bank manager’s details. However, during my visit to the bank to raise a complaint, I observed that a manager was attempting to secretly record a video without my knowledge or consent.
3. CPGRAMS Example
Yet another real instance of fraudulent activity carried out under the guise of CPGRAMS.
I received a phone call from +91-8062980037. The caller introduced herself as being from the PGPortal (CPGRAMS) feedback team and said she was calling about one of my registered grievances. During the conversation, she specifically asked whether I had received a response from the concerned organization. She insisted on getting a “yes” type of confirmation from me and continued pressing for feedback on the grievance.
After the call, I tried to dial back the same number, but it was not reachable. To verify, I inquired further and confirmed that this contact number is not associated with CPGRAMS. This raised strong suspicion. It became apparent that the caller’s intention was not genuine feedback collection, but rather to find out what action I was planning to take regarding the grievance response and, at the same time, to record my voice confirmations for potential misuse.
CAUTION
I understand that fear often prevents people from openly sharing information about such large fraud networks. Many individuals hesitate to speak out because they worry about potential consequences, influence, or retaliation from powerful groups behind these operations. However, staying silent only allows these networks to grow stronger and continue exploiting unsuspecting citizens. By bringing these issues to light and raising collective awareness, we can break the cycle of fear, protect others from falling victim, and push for accountability against those who misuse their power for fraudulent purposes.
My purpose in sharing this is to create awareness among the public about how fraud networks operate and engage with individuals without their knowledge. Many people may not even realize they are interacting with fake callers or fraudsters until it is too late, by which time their personal information or recorded responses may already have been misused. It is therefore essential to remain vigilant, verify every communication, and recognize these deceptive tactics before falling victim. Such networks may be supported by powerful interests, including political groups or large companies engaged in malpractice. Only widespread public awareness and caution can help put an end to these practices.