Fri Nov 22 08:08:39 UTC 2024: ## Bengaluru Man Loses ₹46,000 in Cyber Fraud
**Bengaluru, November 22, 2024** – A 37-year-old private firm employee in Bengaluru has lost over ₹46,000 to a cyber fraud. The victim received a phone call on November 6th claiming a delivery was awaiting his update of the delivery location within 12 hours. Believing the caller to be a genuine delivery service, he followed instructions.
The fraudster sent a link prompting the victim to enter personal and banking details, ostensibly to update his delivery location. After entering his location and phone number, he was asked to pay a ₹25 processing fee. Upon entering his credit card details and OTP, a series of fraudulent transactions began, resulting in a loss of ₹46,139 before he could block his card.
The victim filed a complaint with the North East Cybercrime, Economic, and Narcotics (CEN) police station on November 11th. Police investigations indicate the fraudster gained access to the victim’s phone and bank details through the malicious link. The stolen funds appear to have been transferred to multiple accounts before withdrawal.
Authorities warn the public against clicking on unknown links, emphasizing the risk of fraudulent activities. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing prevalence of online scams and the importance of exercising caution when handling unsolicited communications.
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