Scammed Out of ₹37.9 Lakh
A 74-year-old woman from Hyderabad fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing ₹37.9 lakh after being misled into believing she was involved in a money laundering case. The incident highlights the alarming rise of cybercrime targeting vulnerable individuals. 74, Scammed Out of ₹37.9 Lakh in Shocking Cyber Fraud
The victim received a call from someone claiming that a First Information Report (FIR) had been registered against her at the Andheri Police Station. The scammers further deceived her by sending fake letters from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), alleging that her bank account was linked to illegal transactions involving Naresh Goel, the owner of a private airline company.
According to officials from the Hyderabad cybercrime police station, the fraudsters demanded that the woman reveal her bank account details and threatened to freeze her account if she did not comply. They even intimidated her with the possibility of arrest, creating a sense of panic.
Under pressure, the victim was instructed to transfer funds to the RBI, with the promise that the money would be returned along with interest. In a state of fear, she withdrew her fixed deposits amounting to ₹37.90 lakh [Scammed Out of ₹37.9 Lakh] and transferred the funds to the fraudsters’ bank accounts.
Once the woman realized she had been duped, she promptly approached the police. A case has since been registered, and an investigation is underway to track down the culprits. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing sophistication of cyber fraud and the importance of vigilance against such scam.
Scame Repot In India
Cyber fraud is a major problem in India, with a significant rise in cases reported in 2024. From January to April, people lost over ₹1,750 crore to various scams, leading to more than 740,000 complaints filed with the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. This marks a dramatic increase in complaints compared to previous years.
The scams include online investment fraud, illegal lending apps, sextortion, and fake legal threats. Many of the victims are young adults, especially those aged 25 to 45, who often engage with digital financial services. To combat this growing issue, the Indian government is increasing awareness campaigns and strengthening law enforcement efforts to tackle cybercrime.
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