e-Sim fraud - Noida woman loses millions in eSim scam

 


A single WhatsApp call led to a major scam. The person on the other end claimed to assist in activating an e-SIM. The woman agreed, only to face a severe financial disaster. Cybercriminals siphoned off over 2.7 million rupees from her account. A 44-year-old woman from Noida fell victim to this massive fraud while attempting to activate an e-SIM.


The woman, employed by a private company, resides in Noida's Sector 82, near Delhi. Following this harrowing financial scam, she lodged a complaint at the Noida Sector 36 Cyber Crime Police Station. A case has been filed under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the IT Act, according to reports.


What is an e-SIM?


An e-SIM is a digital SIM card embedded in devices, offering great convenience. With an e-SIM, there is no need for a physical SIM card to connect to a network, allowing mobile devices to stay connected without one.


How the fraud happened:


According to the woman’s statement to the police, on August 31st, she received a WhatsApp call from someone claiming to be from the customer care department of a telecom company. The caller introduced themselves as a customer care officer and explained the benefits of the e-SIM, advising her to switch her number to an e-SIM. Trusting the caller, the woman agreed to the switch. During the process, she received an OTP (One-Time Password) on her phone and, not realizing the danger, shared it with the cybercriminal. Her phone call was disconnected, and her mobile number became inactive.


The next day, on September 1st, the woman eagerly waited for her e-SIM delivery. When she did not receive it, she contacted the official customer care of the telecom company. They advised her to visit a nearby store to get a new SIM card.


This type of scam is known as SIM Swap Fraud, where cybercriminals acquire a duplicate SIM of the victim, gain access to their bank accounts, and drain the funds.


Key warnings:


Avoid responding to suspicious calls or messages. Never share your passwords or OTPs with anyone, as doing so can allow cybercriminals to issue a duplicate SIM card. Your original SIM will be deactivated, and the cybercriminals will have access to your number through the new SIM.


Remember, issuing a SIM card requires personal documents. Many people unknowingly share such documents with strangers. If you have made this mistake, stop immediately. If you receive suspicious activities, messages, or calls, report them to the government's Cyber Crime Portal to alert authorities and help prevent large-scale fraud.


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