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Hyderabad Woman Loses Rs 1 Lakh
Hyderabad Woman Falls Victim to Phone Scam, Loses Over Rs 1 Lakh
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 10: A 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad lost over Rs 1 lakh to scammers posing as officials from various government agencies.
According to a press release from the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Department, the victim, a private employee, received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the customs department, inquiring about a package sent by her. The caller then transferred the call to another person claiming to be from the Delhi Police, who informed her that there was an arrest warrant in her name for several non-bailable offenses in a high-profile case under investigation.
The fraudsters further claimed there was an asset seizure warrant in her name. The call was then transferred to a third person posing as a CBI officer. During the call, the victim was not allowed to consult with any family members or well-wishers and was threatened against speaking to anyone about the matter.
Terrified, the victim followed the fraudsters’ instructions, transferring Rs 1,05,000 and sharing her Aadhaar card details. The scammers told her these transfers were needed to validate the assets as per RBI regulations and to have them notarized. Realizing something was amiss, the victim filed an online complaint seeking help.
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Department advises that if a call raises suspicions, individuals should end the call immediately and report it to the nearest police station without engaging further. They warn against scammers using psychological tactics to manipulate emotions and decision-making and caution against depositing money into unknown bank accounts based on false promises.
Law enforcement officials do not initiate contact through Skype calls or insist on money transfers to clear issues. Victims of cybercrime are advised to report incidents immediately by dialing the Cyber Crime Helpline number 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in. In case of any cybercrime emergency, they can call or WhatsApp at 8712665171.
