Fraud : 35-Year-Old Woman Loses Over Rs. 1 Lakh in Cyber Scam by Fraudsters Posing as Bank Executives"

 

Cyber fraud is becoming increasingly common, with fraudsters developing sophisticated techniques to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Here’s a rephrased account of a recent cybercrime incident involving a 35-year-old woman who fell victim to such a scheme.

A 35-year-old Hyderabad city resident recently lost over Rs. 1 lakh in a cyber scam after being deceived by fraudsters posing as bank representatives who claimed her personal information needed updating.

The scammers initiated contact via a WhatsApp call, asserting that her bank account details required immediate updating, warning her that otherwise, her account transactions might be disrupted.

The cybercrime police reported that when the woman hesitated, the fraudsters pressured her, saying that failing to update her information could result in a Rs. 5,000 penalty deducted directly from her bank account.

"To assist her, the scammer instructed her to access her mobile banking account, assuring her they would guide her through the update process. Once she logged in, the scammer managed to access her email and other sensitive details," explained a cybercrime official.

Once she realized it was a fraudulent scheme, the victim promptly contacted her bank and lodged a complaint. However, despite her quick response, Rs. 1,08,990 had already been withdrawn from her credit card. Based on her report, cybercrime authorities have registered the case and initiated an investigation.