Thane Woman, 75, Loses ₹4.7 Lakh To Cyber Fraud

A 75-year-old woman from Thane was duped of ₹4.7 lakh by a cyber fraudster who claimed to be a bank official. The incident occurred on June 20 when the woman received a call from an unknown number.

The caller introduced himself as a bank employee and inquired about pension card facilities. He then asked the woman to contact another number, which she did.

After calling the second number, the woman was sent a link to a webpage where she was asked to enter details of her State Bank of India accounts, including her CIF number and IFSC code.

Unaware of the scam, the woman shared the information, and soon ₹4,07,163 were transferred from her account in multiple online transactions.

The woman realized she had been scammed and lodged a complaint with the Wagle Estate Police Station. Inspector Maruti Kadam is heading the investigation into the matter.

This incident highlights the increasing risk of cyber fraud in the city, particularly targeting senior citizens. The police have been warning citizens about such scams, where fraudsters pose as bank officials or other authorities to extract sensitive information.

In recent times, there have been several cases of cyber fraud reported in Thane, with many victims losing large sums of money. The police have advised citizens to be cautious when receiving calls or messages from unknown numbers and to never share sensitive information.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the police are working to track down the fraudster and recover the lost amount.

The incident serves as a reminder for citizens to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with financial transactions, especially online. It also highlights the need for awareness and education about cyber fraud and how to prevent it.

The police are urging citizens to report any suspicious activity or transactions to the authorities immediately, to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.