The unknown person then sent a link stating that he could pay the bill by clicking on it. The applicant Vishal clicked on the link
Indore police recovers 1.45 lakh defrauded online: Indore police achieved a major breakthrough by recovering lakhs of rupees lost in cyber fraud within 24 hours. The investigation team refunded the amount to the victim who lodged a complaint after an online fraud case.
The socking incident has come to light from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The victim has been identified as Vishal. He is a resident of Indore and a textile merchant by profession. According to the complaint filed by the vishal, it was stated that he received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The suspect identified himself as an electricity department official. He said that Vishal’s electricity would be cut at 9:30 pm because his electricity bill had not been paid. The unknown person then sent a link stating that he could pay the bill by clicking on it. The applicant Vishal clicked on the link. But after some time the amount was transferred from his credit card, after which he immediately filed a complaint.
Due to the vigilance and prompt action of the Crime Branch Indore, the entire amount of Rs 1,45,000 defrauded by an unknown person through Nabroker Merchant was successfully refunded before it could be deposited in suspicious accounts.
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The police have asked people to be cautious of online fraudsters and have instructed them not to trust the numbers or links on site. The police have advised against sharing your banking information, OTP, PIN, or personal information with any stranger, even if they claim to be an authorized official. They also advise that for any banking-related process, pension, or government scheme, contact only the authorized official, the relevant office, or the official website.
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