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E-Challan Fraud: A Thane resident loses Rs 50,000 to fraudsters, without revealing his OTP
In an odd and confusing event, swindlers managed to con a man from Thane out of Rs 50,000, despite him not revealing his OTP. The man was attempting to settle a traffic fine he believed was legitimate.
Fraudsters in India have become extremely common, making it hard to follow all the different techniques they employ. The most effective strategy to protect oneself is often to use good judgment and refrain from sharing any financial or private information with strangers. However, a new type of fraud has emerged where swindlers can take your money, even if you don't disclose your OTP.
In a strange and confusing event, a 41-year-old man named M.R. Bhosale from Thane lodged a report with the police following his father's victimization in a complex internet fraud. Bhosale's father, who drives an auto-rickshaw in Ghatkopar, got a text message purporting to be from the Panvel Traffic Police. The message accused him of a traffic offense and directed him to pay the penalty via a mobile application named Vahan Parivahan.
Convinced that the message was authentic, Bhosale's dad tried to download the app but faced some challenges. In need of assistance, he sent the message to his son, who successfully installed the app on his device. But what initially appeared as a standard verification process quickly turned disastrous when Bhosale's bank account was rapidly drained of a large amount of money, according to The Free Press Journal.
Once Bhosale had the app on his phone, he started getting a lot of OTPs, suggesting possible scams. He quickly took action and deleted the app from his phone. However, even with his prompt response, illegal transactions amounting to Rs 50,000 had already taken place from his account.
Once Bhosale understood that he had been duped by a fairly complex fraud, he immediately informed the officials and lodged an official complaint. He shared all the information he possessed about the counterfeit mobile number, the misleading link, and the unapproved transactions.
In response to the grievance, law enforcement has initiated an inquiry, citing sections 66C (identity fraud) and 66D (fraud by impersonation via digital means) of the IT Act. They are actively working to locate the culprits and retrieve the misappropriated money.
In order to protect oneself from these types of fraud, it is recommended that users proceed with care when interacting with unknown messages or installing new apps. Unquestioningly believing in such messages can result in monetary damages.
It's essential to check the validity of messages from alleged official sources and avoid disclosing personal or financial details without comprehensive verification. Always ensure the genuineness of traffic violation alerts or other notifications through authorized avenues to prevent becoming a victim of fraud.
(Incorporating information from various sources)
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