Real Estate Broker Falls Prey to Credit Card Scam, Loses ₹2.96 Lakh in Indore
Cyber conmen dupe real estate broker of ₹2.96 lakh, promise credit card with no charges and ₹1 lakh limit
Credit Card ScamCyber FraudReal Estate BrokerIcici BankOnline Loan ScamReal Estate MaharashtraAug 18, 2024
The incident occurred under Rau police station limits, and an official reported that the broker, Aman Rajput, lodged a complaint stating he received a call from an unknown number. The caller posed himself as an ICICI Bank representative and convinced Rajput to download an app, which ultimately led to the cyber fraud.
The fraudsters used the app to gather information about Rajput's bank accounts, credit card, and debit card, making three transactions totaling ₹2.96 lakh.
In a similar incident, a man was duped of ₹2 lakh by cyber fraudsters under the guise of providing an online loan. Tanmay Sonwaniye, who works at a property loan office, mistakenly clicked on a link in a promotional social media post. Later, he received a call from an unknown number and was lured into downloading an app under the pretense of receiving a loan.
The fraudsters initially provided him with small loans but then demanded repayment with interest, threatening to share private pictures obtained through the app if he did not comply. The victim ended up paying ₹3 lakh for a ₹1 lakh loan.
The police have registered complaints in both cases and have managed to freeze the fraudsters' accounts.
ICICI Bank is a leading private sector bank in India, offering a range of financial services, including credit cards, loans, and online banking.ICICI Bank is a subsidiary of the ICICI Group, one of India's largest financial conglomerates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the cyber conmen dupe the real estate broker?
The cyber conmen posed themselves as ICICI Bank representatives and convinced the broker to download an app, which led to the cyber fraud.
What was the amount of money lost by the real estate broker?
The real estate broker lost ₹2.96 lakh.
How did the man get duped in the online loan scam?
The man mistakenly clicked on a link in a promotional social media post and was lured into downloading an app under the pretense of receiving a loan.
What was the amount of money lost by the man in the online loan scam?
The man lost ₹2 lakh.
What action has the police taken in both cases?
The police have registered complaints in both cases and have managed to freeze the fraudsters' accounts.
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