November 18th 2023.
A 72-year-old Undri resident was the victim of a cyber fraud. On Thursday, he filed a complaint at the Kondhwa police station after a fraudster conned him out of ₹13.86 lakh.
The scam began in August when the fraudster contacted the victim, claiming to assist him with updating his PAN card. He instructed the victim to download an unverified 'APK' app, which allowed the fraudster to gain control of the victim's phone. Using an OTP from the victim's phone, the fraudster made multiple online transfers, stealing the large sum of money.
The victim initially reported the fraud to the Cyber police station, who then forwarded the complaint to the Kondhwa police station for further investigation.
This is a timely reminder for all to never download any unverified app. It is also important to be aware of online scams and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
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