Seeking help for treatment proved costly for the woman! This is how the thugs looted 30 thousand rupees.

Cyber ​​Fraud: Cases of online fraud are increasing continuously in India. Cyber ​​criminals are now making not only the rich but also the needy and helpless people their victims.

Cyber ​​Fraud: Cases of online fraud are increasing continuously in India. Cyber ​​criminals are now making not only the rich but also the needy and helpless people their victims. Recently, a woman from Udupi, Karnataka, who is undergoing cancer treatment, became a victim of online fraud while seeking help on social media for medical expenses and lost more than ₹ 30,000.

What is the whole matter?

According to the report of The Times of India, the victim is a cancer patient and troubled by the increasing expenses of treatment, she had shared her bank account details on social media and appealed to people for financial help. On July 1, at around 10 am, she received a phone call in which a person speaking Kannada started introducing himself as a representative of Mantralaya Raghavendra Swamy Math. He claimed that he was calling on the instructions of Krishna Math of Udupi and financial help of Rs 2.90 lakh was being given to the victim.

But to get this amount, the woman was first asked for Rs 29,900 as "tax". Trusting the name of the religious institution and the promise of help, the woman transferred this amount through PhonePe. After this, on the instructions of that person, she sent another Rs 4,000 in two installments.

The fraud assured her that Rs 2.90 lakh would be credited to her account by 11:45 pm and then she should call. But when the money did not come even after the time passed, the woman realized that she had been cheated and lodged a complaint with the police.

Legal action and sections

In this case, a case has been registered under Section 318(4) and 112 of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) 2023. Also, a case has been registered under Section 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act.

How to avoid such online fraud?

This incident is a warning for all those people who seek help on social media in financial or health related problems. In such a situation, making sensitive information public can be very risky.

Some measures to be cautious

Never make bank account or other sensitive information public on social media.

If someone offers a large amount or donation, check his identity thoroughly.

If any organization asks for processing fees or tax in exchange for help, then be cautious. Real aid organizations never ask for money.

In case of doubt, contact the official website or helpline of the concerned organization.

Immediately report any suspicious calls or transactions to the cyber crime portal or the nearest police station.