I totally agree with you. But I'm curious about one thing: how do most Indians react to Indians scamming people from all around the world? Is there a movement to push back against them or are we (the world) on our own? Same thing I wish to ask the Nigerians about the Nigeria princes.
I think no one, from any country, has any sympathy for scammers. FWIW, Indians suffer plenty from the same scammers because it's possible to target Indians much more easily. You don't need to figure out international payments, accents, international calling - just pick up the phone and go.
I would challenge the notion that a "movement" can push back against criminals. This is a law enforcement issue and a difficult one at that because law enforcement doesn't have real time insight into money transfers.
If it is any comfort, India is a democratic country and the government is somewhat receptive to the needs of the people. With Indian people suffering from financial crime and complaining about it the government could start to crack down on it.
People in India suffer from these same scams, too. They are pissed.
I haven't lived in India for decades, but saw an interesting TV show about a famous phone phishing operation run out of a small village in Bihar state. It's fiction, but based on a real news report.
