Cyber Fraud

Jahangir Lolabi

Kupwara: In a significant achievement, Cyber Cell Kupwara has successfully recovered an amount in tune of over 1.58 lac rupees, siphoned off in different scams over the period of time.

“The Cyber Cell of District Police Kupwara has successfully recovered a total of Rs. 1,58,184 for victims of online financial frauds. The swift action and effective use of cyber tactics by the Cyber Cell have helped resolve multiple cases of online fraud, preventing further financial losses,” said a police spokesperson in a media statement.

The spokesperson informed that the key cases resolved included an Online Job Scam, Credit Card Update Scam, Investment Fraud, SIM Card Update Fraud, Online Fraud and Fake Credit Message Scam.

Regarding the Online Job Scam, the Spokesperson said that, a complainant was defrauded of Rs. 23,000 in an online task-based job scam. Upon receiving the complaint, the Cyber Cell collected all necessary evidence and successfully recovered the full amount of Rs. 23,000.

“Another victim lost Rs. 20,590 in a credit card update scam. The fraudsters tricked the victim into following fraudulent steps to update the card, leading to the financial loss. Cyber Cell Kupwara promptly intervened and managed to recover Rs. 20,000 of the lost amount.”

“A victim was duped of Rs. 44,270 after being promised double returns on investments. The fraudsters persuaded the victim to make multiple transactions. Upon receiving the complaint, the Cyber Cell blocked the transactions, saving the entire amount of Rs. 44,270,” reads the statement.

“Another complainant was scammed of Rs. 69,500 after receiving a phone call asking for SIM card updates. The Cyber Cell managed to recover Rs. 14,500 for the victim,” said the Spokesperson in the statement.

“A victim lost Rs. 72,001 in another online fraud case. The Cyber Cell successfully managed to save Rs. 52,001 for the victim.”

“In another case, a complainant was tricked by a fake credit message and lost Rs. 5,000. The Cyber Cell recovered Rs. 4,413 after quick action,” the Spokesperson informed.

“The District Police Kupwara urges the public to remain vigilant against online frauds, including fake trading platforms, suspicious links, fake SMS credit messages, unauthorized apps, and fake calls. Always exercise caution when sharing personal or financial information online. Report any suspicious activities immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline Number 1930 or via the website www.cybercrime.gov.in,” the Spokesperson further said.


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