City Businessman Cheated By Fraudster
The businessman clicked on a link sent by a scammer, and soon after that, Rs 1,25,000 was deducted from his account.
Hyderabad | 4th July 2024
A 63-year-old businessman from Hyderabad recently received a call from someone claiming to be an executive of AU Small Finance Bank. The caller inquired about the businessman's Aadhaar and PAN details. The fraudster then sent a link to the businessman's mobile number and asked him to click on it. The businessman clicked on the link without hesitation, and soon after that, Rs 1,25,000 was deducted from his account.
Speaking about the incident, the police advised people to never respond to emails, embedded links in messages or calls asking them to update or verify their KYC documents, user ID, password, debit card number, PIN, CVV etc. They also advise immediately changing your passwords, CVV, PIN if you have accidentally revealed your credentials.
In case you become a victim of a cyber financial fraud, please report the same immediately by dialling the Cyber Crime Helpline number 1930 or by visiting cybercrime.gov.in. In case of any emergency involving cyber fraud, call or WhatsApp 8712665171.
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