New case of cyber fraud, Rs 1.70 crore was cheated from the retired officer
Cyber fraudsters targeted a 76 -year -old retired officer in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The victim, who is a retired deputy director of the Ministry of Trade, was cheated by a total of Rs 1.70 crore by keeping them in a digital arrest for 7 days. According to sources, cyber criminals called the elderly officer and made false calls. He was told that someone was abused on his ID by the registered cellphone number. The fraudsters then threatened to capture the elderly that if they did not cooperate, they should face the CBI investigation by involving them in money laundering. Officials said that the fraudsters twice transferred money from the elderly by RTGs to the pretext to verify the amount deposited into the account. A total of Rs 1.70 crore was cheated in this process. Experts from cybercrime believe that such cases often target economically wealthy elders. He said criminals force people to transfer money through threats, fear and false investigation. Police and cyber cells said the immediate investigation into the case was started. He called on the people not to trust a phone call, message or email immediately, especially if asked to share an account or personal information. Experts also said that in the case of such cyber fraud, the bank and cyber cells are immediately the most effective solution. He said that the elderly should be vigilant in digital safety and online transactions. Local people and financial experts call the matter shocking and serious. He says the incident makes it clear how important is aware of digital transactions and online security. In general, this case of cyber fraud in Noida gives a message that negligence in digital security can be overshadowed. It is necessary that elderly and ordinary citizens are careful to avoid cyber fraud. Police have assured that every possible step will be taken for the early arrest of fraudsters and the recovery of the fraud. From this matter it is clear that caution, awareness and immediate action in cases of cybercrime are the strongest way to prevent. Share this story -tags