Cyber Fraud: Man Loses ₹7 Lakh After Father's Car Rental Booking
Cyber fraud: After father books car on rent, man loses Rs 7 lakh
The Indian Express
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A 25-year-old tech consultant from Kothrud, Maharashtra, India, lost ₹7.07 lakh to cyber fraudsters after his father unknowingly shared credit card details while booking a rental car. The police have initiated an investigation into the case, which involves fraudulent online transactions.
- 01The victim lost ₹7.07 lakh due to cyber fraud.
- 02The fraud occurred after the victim's father shared credit card details for a car rental.
- 03Fraudsters gained access to the father's mobile phone.
- 04Police have filed an FIR and are investigating the case.
- 05The fraudsters used a WhatsApp number to deceive the victims.
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In Kothrud, Maharashtra, a 25-year-old tech consultant lost ₹7.07 lakh to cyber fraud after his father attempted to rent a car online. On November 26, the father found a WhatsApp number for a car rental service, which turned out to be fraudulent. After calling the number, he was instructed to provide his credit card details and share his mobile screen via a malicious link. This allowed the fraudsters to access the father's phone and execute three transactions, transferring the money to various fraudulent accounts. The victims initially reported the incident at the Cyber police station, leading to an FIR being lodged at Kothrud police station on Friday. Police are now investigating the case, focusing on the mobile phone and the fraudulent WhatsApp numbers and bank accounts used by the criminals.
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This incident highlights the risks associated with online transactions and the importance of cybersecurity awareness.
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