Imagine receiving a call from a bogus CBI officer, claiming that you are under investigation for suspicious transactions. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who was conned out of a whopping Rs 16.5 lakh in a recent cyber fraud case.
The scammer alleged that the woman had transferred Rs 5 lakh to a businessman arrested for money laundering, prompting the need for further investigation. To make matters worse, the woman was coerced into downloading a telecommunication app for a video call to discuss the transactions.
Under the threat of arrest if she disconnected the call, the woman was pressured into transferring Rs 9.1 lakh and an additional Rs 7.4 lakh to a bank account. After the scammer had successfully fleeced her of Rs 16.5 lakh, they abruptly ended the call, leaving the woman in shock.
Thankfully, the woman took action and filed a complaint with the Sant Tukaramnagar police, who are now investigating this alarming case of cyber fraud. It serves as a stark reminder to always be vigilant and cautious when dealing with unknown callers and requests for money. Stay safe, everyone!
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