Doctor's Appointment Scam Leads to ₹98,002 Loss: APK File Fraud Exposed

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A woman lost ₹98,002 after falling for an APK file scam during a doctor’s appointment.

Incident Overview

Police in Belagavi are examining a cyber fraud case involving a malicious application that led to unauthorized financial transactions. A resident of Hanuman Nagar in the region reported losing ₹98,002 after installing a deceptive mobile application. The incident occurred when the victim attempted to schedule a medical appointment for a family member.

Investigation Details

The individual contacted a phone number discovered through a Google search. The person who answered claimed to represent a medical services provider and sent an APK file, instructing the user to install it for appointment registration. The file failed to function on the initial device, prompting the victim to use a secondary mobile phone. After installation, the device was compromised, leading to the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from a linked bank account. Authorities suspect the APK contained malware designed to access sensitive financial data. The case is under review, with investigators analyzing digital evidence, banking records, and communication logs to trace the perpetrators.

According to the investigation, the individual contacted a phone number discovered through a Google search.

Cybersecurity Advice

Cybersecurity experts emphasize that legitimate institutions do not request APK installations via unsolicited messages. They advise users to verify all such communications through official channels and report suspicious activity to designated cybercrime reporting mechanisms.

Reporting Resources

The National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal are recommended resources for affected individuals. Prompt reporting is critical to mitigate financial losses and facilitate law enforcement actions.