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A 60-year-old techie in Bengaluru lost ₹2.8 crore in a cybercrime case involving phone fraud. Scammers pretended to be bank staff and tricked him into using a smartphone embedded with hacking software. This gave them access to his bank account. Hence, such incident highlights the need to stay cautious about suspicious phone calls and unsolicited communications.
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On November 27, 2024, the fraudster Rohit Jain used his phone to call the victim who is 60 years old. He pretended to be a fake bank representative and told him that because of his high reward point achievements they were providing him with a free smartphone. The scam took off with what appeared to be a real prize offer at first.
On December 1, 2024, A courier containing a bank logo on its packaging held a phone and detailed directions telling him how to install his SIM card. Soon after the victim begins using the device after accepting and performing the required steps.
On December 5 2024, the victim discovered at the bank his fixed deposits worth ₹2.8 crore had been cashed out early. He went to the Whitefield CEN police with his complaint which discovered how the scammers worked.
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Testing showed that thieves placed harmful software into the smartphone to steal its functions. By utilising malicious software they control the device and change the bank account's linked mobile number. Their illegal methods let them take money from the victim's fixed deposit account.
A real eye-opener about how cyber thieves now use smart tricks to steal from regular people. Safe practices help protect your money and private info. The following tips help you to stay safe from such frauds:-
Check offers yourself: Call your bank's real number to confirm any surprise phone calls or gifts.
Keep personal devices safe: Never put your SIM card in strange phones.
Watch for fake deals: Be careful with random calls and offers that look too amazing to be true.
This incident shows why we need to be extra careful with random calls and gifts that ask for personal details. Thieves come up with new tricks all the time. Just contact your bank directly to verify any offers and don't use unfamiliar devices for sensitive stuff. Stay alert to avoid cyber fraud.
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