On June 15, a senior citizen in Mangalore received a call from an unknown person claiming to be R.K. Chaudhary, an officer of the Data Protection Board of India. The caller informed the senior citizen that 20 complaints had been filed against him for allegedly sending obscene messages and videos to children using a new SIM card in his name. Over the next few days, the senior citizen received video calls from individuals claiming to be officers, including one named Sanjay, who stated that a case had been registered against him. The scammers told the senior citizen that he needed to transfer money to verify his identity and avoid arrest. Fearing legal action, the senior citizen transferred Rs 3.80 lakh to an ICICI bank account on June 17. The scammers continued to deceive him, instructing him to hide his gold jewelry and send more money. The senior citizen took a loan of Rs 29 lakh and transferred a total of Rs 31 lakh to the scammers. A case has been filed at the Mangaluru Sen Police Station regarding the online fraud. The incident highlights the growing concern of cybercrime in the region.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK