An 80-year-old man from Brahmavar, Udupi, fell victim to an online scam, losing ₹3.28 lakh to a fraudster impersonating a bank official. The senior citizen, intending to withdraw ₹5 lakh from his Canara Bank account, searched online for the branch manager’s contact details. Unknowingly, he dialed a fraudulent number, where the scammer briefly answered before initiating a video and voice call.
Speaking in Hindi, the fraudster tricked the victim into clicking a link, falsely claiming it would notify the bank about his withdrawal request. Instead, the action altered his Google Pay settings, allowing the scammer to siphon off ₹3.28 lakh. A case has been registered under Section 66(D) of the IT Act, and an investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, Agra Police arrested two individuals from Rajasthan in connection with a “digital arrest” scam. The suspects posed as law enforcement officials, coercing a woman into transferring money under false legal threats. Investigators revealed that the extorted funds were funneled abroad, highlighting the growing sophistication of cyber fraud.
Authorities urge citizens to verify bank contacts only through official sources and avoid clicking suspicious links to prevent such scams.
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