WhatsApp Link Scam cheated a BSF Officer of Rs 3 lakh
WhatsApp Link Scam cheated a BSF Officer of Rs 3 lakh
“Let’s talk about how even with a strong background, a BSF officer got scammed of 3 lakh from a WhatsApp scam.”
Police
| After clicking on a link sent to him over WhatsApp, a BSF officer assigned to the 95 Battalion at the BSF Bhondsi base on Sohna Road lost Rs 3.17 lakh to cybercriminals.
“After my phone was hacked, money was deducted from my credit card in three transactions of Rs 98,004, Rs 131,949, and Rs 87,403.” |
Andhra Pradesh native Snyala Venketeshrav has been identified as the victim. He claimed in his lawsuit that his phone was compromised on August 12 after he clicked on a link he had received on WhatsApp.
The officer filed a report on the NCRP portal and notified the cyber helpdesk after discovering the fraud. The South Cyber Police filed a case under Sections 318(4) (cheating) and 319 (cheating by impersonation) of the BNS in response to his complaint. The accused has not yet been located.
Police Officer
| According to a police official, people still click on dubious links in spite of several awareness programs.
“It is very important to stay alert, as cyber fraudsters are finding new ways to dupe people. One should not click on any random link to avoid being duped.” |
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