Thane, Ocotber 24: A 38-year-old techie from Thane fell victim to a sophisticated KYC update scam, resulting in his mobile phone being hacked after he received a suspicious link. The cyber criminals gained access to his device for approximately 30 minutes, during which they managed to deduct INR 1,49,999 from his credit card and secure a personal loan amounting to INR 14.90 lakh without his knowledge or consent. In total, the victim lost INR 16.40 lakh to these cyber crooks. Authorities have registered a case of cybercrime as investigations into the incident continue.
According to a report by the Free Press Journal, the techie received a malicious link disguised as a banking application, which he unwittingly clicked. This triggered a series of events that allowed the hackers to take control of his device. Moments after he clicked the link, he received a video call from someone impersonating a bank representative, claiming that his Know Your Customer (KYC) details needed urgent updating. Sensing something was off, the techie opted to contact the bank directly and ended the call. Online Fraud in Mumbai: Posing As CBI, Police and Customs Officials Fraudsters Dupe 49-Year-Old Businessman of Rs 1.3 Crore, Probe Launched.
However, his phone became unresponsive for about 30 minutes, during which the cyber criminals executed their plan. When the phone restarted, the techie discovered the unauthorized transactions. Cybercriminals had not only deducted a significant amount from his credit card but also accessed his savings account to take out a personal loan without his consent. The report indicates that the loan amount was immediately withdrawn through four separate fraudulent transactions, suggesting that the criminals had full access to his bank account via the mobile application. Cyber Scam in Mumbai: Senior Citizen From Mulund Loses Rs 8.6 Lakh to Fraudster While Trying To Buy US Dollars, Case Registered.
The victim reported the incident to the Naya Nagar police station, where an offence was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and Information Technology Act. Investigations are currently underway to identify the cyber criminals involved in this elaborate scheme, and police are urging the public to remain vigilant against such cyber threats.
(The above story first appeared on Today News 24 on Oct 24, 2024 05:01 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website todaynews24.top).
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