Gurugram Woman Falls Victim to WhatsApp Scam, Loses ₹4.50 Lakh

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A Gurugram woman allegedly lost ₹4.50 lakh in a cyber fraud after clicking a malicious link that investigators believe may have infiltrated her device and enabled unauthorized access to her banking information.

Suspicious Link Sent From Unknown Number

According to the reported incident, the victim, identified as Poonam, a resident of Bans Kusla village, received a message from an unregistered number on June 10. The communication included a deceptive link, which she accessed. Shortly after engaging with the link, her mobile device exhibited erratic behavior, prompting concerns about potential compromise. She subsequently powered off the device to mitigate further risks.

Loan Amount Drained Through Multiple Transfers

Despite the phone being turned off, unauthorized actors allegedly gained entry to her South Indian Bank account. The victim later received notifications detailing multiple withdrawal transactions. The complaint specifies that ₹3 lakh was transferred in a single transaction, followed by three separate transfers of ₹50,000 each. The cumulative loss totaled ₹4.50 lakh. The victim clarified that the funds were not personal savings but loan proceeds recently deposited into her account by a financial institution.

Police Examine Bank Records and Digital Trail

Upon discovering the unauthorized activity, Poonam and her spouse approached the bank branch. The institution reportedly advised them to reset the device to eliminate potential vulnerabilities. The victim later contacted the National Cyber Crime Helpline and submitted a formal police report, accompanied by bank statements and transaction records. Investigators have requested detailed financial documentation from the bank and are analyzing the collected evidence. Further legal proceedings will depend on the outcomes of the ongoing investigation.