Sambalpur: Warning; Fake Credit Messages Are On the Rise, Woman Becomes Victim of a New Cyber Fraud
Sambalpur: A woman in Khandual, Sambalpur, fell victim to a cyber scam after receiving a phone call claiming her father’s insurance money would be credited to her account. The caller requested a ₹8,000 transfer due to an accidental overpayment. The woman sent the money through Google Pay, believing the fake credit message she received, only to discover later that no funds had been deposited into her account. The message was totally false.
New Tricks by Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are constantly making new methods to deceive people. They now send fake credit messages, such as in this case, to trick victims into believing they have received money. In this case, the woman stated that the caller identified himself as her father’s friend and claimed that her father’s insurance money needed to be transferred to her account.
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How the Scam Unfolded
Before the woman could confirm the information with her father, she began receiving messages that appeared to be official credit alerts from the bank. These messages appeared genuine, so she had no reason to doubt the caller. Despite not checking her account, the woman followed the caller’s instructions and transferred an additional ₹8,000 using Google Pay.
However, when she checked her bank account later, she found that no such deposit had been made. Furthermore, her father had not asked anyone to deposit any insurance funds. The woman attempted to call the scammer back several times, but he did not answer. The caller was identified as Indrajit on Truecaller.
The woman intends to file a complaint with the police tomorrow about the incident.
Beware of Cyber Scams
This incident exemplifies how cybercriminals use fake messages to trick people into transferring money. Before acting on any such messages, always double-check the information with your bank or family members.
