Jamshedpur man duped of Rs 6.25 lakhs by cyber fraudsters

Jamshedpur: The prevalence of cybercrime has been on the rise in recent times, with yet another unfortunate incident coming to light. A resident of Parsudih fell victim to cyber criminals and was duped of a whopping Rs 6.25 lakhs, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and vigilance in the digital realm.

Everyday cyber miscreants are withdrawing money from the accounts of the people of the city by adopting new methods. Cyber miscreants asked victim to download an app

Rs 6.25 lakhs were withdrawn from the account of Bachchu Keshav Rao, a resident of Parsudih Parijat Road, Balram Tower. After the incident, the matter reached the cyber police station.

Rao said that the pension of his mother Lakshmi Rao was not coming into the SBI account for many months. For this reason, he went to Google and called customer care. The person receiving the call said that he is an SBI official speaking. The caller asked Bachchu to download an app and asked for details related to the account.  After this, they asked to delete whatever message is there on the mobile. Mobile shut down after deleting message

Bachchu said that the mobile automatically got switched off as soon as he deleted the message. On switching on the mobile, the message of withdrawal of money started coming. After checking with the bank, it was found that Rs 6.25 has been withdrawn from his account.

Little did Rao know that the call was a ploy by cyber criminals to gain unauthorized access to his bank account. Within minutes, he realized that Rs 6.25 lakhs had been fraudulently transferred from his account to multiple unknown bank accounts. Shocked and devastated, he immediately lodged a complaint with the cyber crime cell, but the money could not be traced or recovered yet.

This unfortunate incident serves as a cautionary tale for everyone to be vigilant and cautious while dealing with sensitive information online. Cyber criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics, using social engineering techniques to gain access to personal and financial information. They often target unsuspecting individuals through phone calls, emails, or messages, posing as legitimate entities such as banks, government agencies, or companies.

To safeguard oneself against such cyber crimes, experts advise following some best practices: Never share personal or financial information, such as bank account numbers, passwords, or OTPs, over the phone, email, or messages, unless you have verified the authenticity of the request.Be cautious of unknown or unexpected calls, emails, or messages, especially those that ask for personal or financial information or create a sense of urgency or fear.

The rising cases of cyber crime highlight the need for individuals to be vigilant, cautious, and proactive in protecting their personal and financial information in the digital age. It is essential to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any requests for sensitive information to prevent falling victim to cyber criminals.